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Photoblog: a day on Dartmoor
October 13, 2012 § 5 Replies
Category Archives: animals
Fantastic Ms Fox
August 30, 2012 § Leave a reply
In honour of Richard Peter’s gorgeous jumping fox photo, one of the winners of the Wildlife photographer of the year competition, and my favourite book of all time, Roald Dahl’s lovely Fantastic Mr Fox, here’s a moodboard of my favourite vulpine pieces to make and wear for autumn. Because they make me feel all cosy.
Photoblog: La Senda Verde animal refuge
June 8, 2012 § Leave a reply
Urban wildlife – foxes in London
September 27, 2011 § Leave a reply
It was spellbinding to wake up on a sunny Sunday at my aunt’s house and open the curtains on this beautiful russet-coloured fox having an nap amongst the ivy. What made it more surprising was that my aunt doesn’t live in a tranquil corner of the Cotswolds but bustling, lively Brixton in South East London. My fantastic Mr Fox wasn’t unique, either – walking home at night over the last month I’ve seen more than 20 of the animals out on the streets and in gardens, on the hunt for their urban foodstuffs of choice – rats and rubbish.
Cuddling reindeer in Lapland
September 4, 2011 § 1 Reply
I think a small part of me wasn’t quite sure reindeer were real until we visited Napapiirin Porofarmi Reindeer Farm. The farm’s reindeer are friendly and come up for a cuddle, which I enjoyed immensely, as their horns feel amazing – like the softest velvet. Lappish people are completely used to seeing reindeer wandering around in the forests, but for me it was like getting to pat a unicorn. Amazing.
The prettiest deer necklace around
August 13, 2011 § Leave a reply
In honour of Finland, which I am calling home this month, Finnish reindeer, which are both beautiful and tasty, and the now defunct student magazine Buck, which my journalism class edited our fingers to the bone over, I have purchased possibly the most lovely necklace in the world ever from Accessorize.
How to: draw your very own fox
August 12, 2011 § Leave a reply
Okay, so it’s a guide for kids, but I don’t care – today The Guardian teaches you how to draw adorable cartoon foxes in 9 easy peasy steps. Brilliant.
Ten Butterflies of the British Isles
July 4, 2011 § 4 Replies
The Painted Lady, the Red Admiral and the Grizzled Skipper may sound like characters from a sea-farin’ fairy tale, but they are actually the common names of three of the UK’s 50 varieties of butterfly. Each year, the first brightly coloured specimens of Lepidoptera are hailed as a sign of the beginning of the holidays.
How to: survive a bear attack
February 13, 2011 § Leave a reply
This is essential knowledge for the outdoorsy type as you never know when you could come across a Grizzly up a mountain. Unfortunately, opinions seem to vary on what to do when there’s a big bear snarling in front of you, quite possibly because some do not live explain their failed methods to pacify their fuzzy attacker. I have, however, compiled for you an extensive list of advice and know-how, so at least you’ll be spoiled for choice when faced with something that does not in any way act like Yogi Bear, Paddington Bear or, indeed, the Care Bears.
How to: make an eco bird feeder
November 28, 2010 § Leave a reply
Snow is brilliant, I think you will agree, when you are on a country walk that you know will end with a glass of mulled wine by a fire in a cosy country pub. If, however, you are a small bird, then snow is confusing white stuff that hides all your food, freezes your feet to your favourite branch and generally is to be avoided. Help out our feathered friends by making an eco-friendly birdfeeder using bits and pieces you’ll have in the house – it’s also a fantastic way to use up mushy or old apples.
Video edited by my fantastic housemate Florence Brockway, future documentary star and David Attenborough lookalike.