Field Notes
Seasonal guides, wildlife notes and small observations to help you notice more. This is where the science of the natural world is told simply and warmly — what to look for right now, what it means, and why it's worth slowing down for. Wherever you are and however much you already know, you're welcome here.
The bird that never forgets a face
Crows can recognise individual human faces, hold a grudge for years, and warn their families about you. A look at why the bird on your fence is sharper than it lets on.
Why the birds get up before you do
In spring, the loudest hour of the day happens just before sunrise, and most of us sleep straight through it. Read about what the dawn chorus is really about, and how to hear it properly.
The turtle that came back
For most of my life, the green sea turtle was a symbol of everything we were losing. So it feels strange, in the best way, to write this: it's no longer endangered — and that was no accident.