Weekend Nature Reads: the distraction edition
Lose yourself in some distractions from the relentless geopolitical bad news with a deep dive into some nature reading.
Weekend Nature Reads: the self-isolating edition
A round-up of good nature listening, viewing and reading from around the web.
Not Walking with Daddy (again)
Once again, we're deprived of time outdoors. But it's not lockdown to blame, it's infection…
Why is there no Summerwatch?
The Watches are one of the most entertaining and consistent pieces of nature programming on TV — so why does Summer get short shrift?
Merry Christmas
And a very Happy New Year to you all.
Cotton buds down, masks up, and more nature reads for your weekend
Good news about British beaches Here at Walking With Daddy we're big fans of beach cleans [https://walkingwithdaddy.com/tag/2minutebeachclean/]. The Marine Conservation Society holds an annual beach clean, and then analyses the tally of what's found. The results for 2021 are out. The good
When a sparrowhawk comes for lunch
It appears, that after years of work, we finally have a thriving garden ecosystem. And lunch for a raptor.
Waterhaul's Retask the Mask litterpickers: putting COVID plastic to good use
Litterpickers whose plastic components are made from NHS disposable masks? Brilliant idea! Here's how they work in use.
The Plastic Pollution Cycle and other links
Insights into who is polluting our oceans — and who is dealing with the consequences. And other outdoors links.
A drizzly beach plastic-free picnic for 2 Minute Day
This is no time to be a fair weather beach cleaner…