Snowdrop Dawn
23/01/2021
fresh petals sway … More Snowdrop Dawn
Tag: Connect with nature
As the Wild Winds Blow
21/01/2021
exult in the power of the wild
spirits of the air as they scour
through with cleansing fervour … More As the Wild Winds Blow
Soon
17/01/2021
slow down,
find patience,
for the Earth whispers
“soon” … More Soon
Snow Day
15/01/2021
Day 227 of 365 Days Wild was a snowy day in our Nottinghamshire village. … More Snow Day
Now We Wait
11/01/2021
now we wait
for the lengthening day,
for the strengthening sun,
for the warming breeze … More Now We Wait
Bird Watching
09/01/2021
On day 221 of 365 Days Wild I decided to spend some time watching the garden birds through various windows in our house. … More Bird Watching
Golden Captures
08/01/2021
On day 220 of 365 Days Wild I unfortunately missed the best part of the day, the frosty morning, as I was awaiting the arrival of my new phone. By early afternoon it was in my hand and all set up, ready to go. … More Golden Captures
January Sunset
06/01/2021
Day 218 of 365 Days Wild was a perfect day for heading out for a sunset walk along the local byways, bridleways and public footpaths. … More January Sunset
A Break in the Clouds
05/01/2021
Day 217 of 365 Days Wild was characterised by heavy cloud cover and a cold easterly wind, but there were two occasions when the sun managed to break through. … More A Break in the Clouds
Of Rainbows and Blackbirds
04/01/2021
Day 216 of 365 Days Wild began with the sight of a beautiful rainbow against the dull, grey sky, viewed over the field behind our house. … More Of Rainbows and Blackbirds
Foraging for Wintergreen
19/12/2020
On day 201 of 365 Days Wild I went out foraging for some winter greenery to bring inside the house ready for our Midwinter and Christmas celebrations. … More Foraging for Wintergreen
Upside Down
06/12/2020
nature’s beauty can still be found,
even in a world turned upside down … More Upside Down
Of Blue Sky Days and Sunset Sheep
28/11/2020
On day 180 of 365 Days Wild I headed out mid-morning for a wander around the local lanes. … More Of Blue Sky Days and Sunset Sheep
Sunset Art
26/11/2020
On day 178 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time with my pastels recreating the previous evening’s sunset. … More Sunset Art
Colourful Skies
25/11/2020
Day 177 of 365 Days Wild was a dull and overcast day that was enlivened by bursts of colour at both sunrise and sunset. … More Colourful Skies
Fungi Hunting
16/11/2020
On day 168 of 365 Days Wild I went on a toadstool hunt in the meadow and little woodland. … More Fungi Hunting
A Visit to Langford Lowfields
13/11/2020
On day 165 of 365 Days Wild I visited Langford Lowfields Nature Reserve. … More A Visit to Langford Lowfields
Unexpected Sunbeams
11/11/2020
Day 163 of 365 Days Wild was disappointingly overcast… until the end. … More Unexpected Sunbeams
Peachy
09/11/2020
On day 161 of 365 Days Wild I decided to spend some time working on another soft pastel and charcoal picture. It’s based on a photograph of the overly peach-coloured sunset that I took on day 159 through the growth at the bottom of our garden, and over the field beyond. This is the photo … More Peachy
Red Sky at Night
01/11/2020
On day 153 of 365 Days Wild I decided to recreate the previous evening’s sunset in soft pastel … More Red Sky at Night
Of Witches Hats and Blood Red Skies
31/10/2020
On day 152 of 365 Days Wild I wandered down to the Nature Project to see what signs of the changing season I could find. … More Of Witches Hats and Blood Red Skies
An October Nature Walk
20/10/2020
On day 141 of 365 Days Wild I ventured out on a nature walk around to the meadow, woodland and stream. … More An October Nature Walk
Of Sunset Skies and Toadstools
14/10/2020
Sunset on day 135 of 365 Days Wild was unexpectedly beautiful after a dull and overcast day. … More Of Sunset Skies and Toadstools
Of Sunshine and Showers
12/10/2020
For day 133 of 365 Days Wild I went on a sunshine and showers nature walk. … More Of Sunshine and Showers
Of Toadstool Hunts and Sunsets
10/10/2020
On day 131 of 365 Days Wild I both went out hunting for toadstools and I watched the sunset. … More Of Toadstool Hunts and Sunsets
October Bug Hunt
07/10/2020
On day 128 of 365 Days Wild I decided to go on a bug hunt in the meadow. … More October Bug Hunt
Toadstool Spotting
06/10/2020
On day 127 of 365 Days Wild I went out on a fungi hunt. … More Toadstool Spotting
To Walk in October Rain
04/10/2020
On day 125 of 365 Days Wild I went out for a walk in the rain. … More To Walk in October Rain
At the Water’s Edge
29/09/2020
scraps of impermanence lie scattered
where emotions pool in sluggish flow, … More At the Water’s Edge
A Honey Bee Feast
14/09/2020
It didn’t take long for the honey bees to descend on the newly opened sedum flowers. … More A Honey Bee Feast
Down the Sunflower Track
10/09/2020
On day 101 of 365 Days Wild I decided to venture down one of the few local lanes that still remained unexplored. … More Down the Sunflower Track
Sweet, Sweet Chestnut
06/09/2020
For day 97 of 365 Days Wild I decided to spend some time with the Sweet Chestnut tree that’s growing in the meadow. This is one of the young trees that was planted when the former square of farmland was first converted into a meadow five years ago. This is the first year that I’ve … More Sweet, Sweet Chestnut
Time to Explore
04/09/2020
For day 95 of 365 Days Wild I decided it was time to explore down local footpaths. … More Time to Explore
A Sloe Walk
02/09/2020
It’s time to forage for sloes. … More A Sloe Walk
An Evening Wander
24/08/2020
On day 84 of 365 Days Wild I ventured out to the meadow for a wander in the early evening light. … More An Evening Wander
Raindrops
17/08/2020
Raindrops on the water: this is how I find calm. … More Raindrops
In the Garden
15/08/2020
For day 75 of 365 Days Wild I decided to spend some time in the garden. … More In the Garden
Out for Dawn
07/07/2020
gunpowder grey clouds shift, as night swiftly fades, lightening with tints of mauve and lavender and apricot, with a burst of fresh peaches sweetly tanging across newly awakened senses, both promise and warning combined: time is short; make it count For day 36 of 365 Days Wild I walked out in the early hours to … More Out for Dawn
To Walk the Earth
22/04/2020
there are those who
love the Earth,
who find beauty in forest clad hillsides … More To Walk the Earth
Are you ready to go wild?
29/05/2018
June is a perfect month to get out and about. The days grow longer and the sun warmer. Flowers are in full bloom. Fledglings leave their nests. It’s easy to connect with nature at this time of year, if you simply take a little time to do so. This is why the Wildlife Trust are … More Are you ready to go wild?
An Enchanted Place 