Archive - Stories of Coexistence

The Holly and the Wood Sorrel

How a warming world is creating winners and losers in our woods plus a brief update on water voles

May 11 •

April 2025

In Search of Water Voles

On learning about the field signs of water voles and the hidden value of these “micro-beavers”

Apr 14 •

March 2025

Spring is in the air

On signs of Spring, and what science and superstition tell us about Peacock butterflies

Mar 9 •

February 2025

Some thoughts on how we can provide more homes for humans without destroying the homes of other species

Feb 9 •

January 2025

Down but not out

On the lessons from the great storm of 1987, and the benefits of fallen trees

Jan 11 •

December 2024

The wildlife road toll

On an important book that should be more widely read, and some of the things it doesn’t say

Dec 15, 2024 •

November 2024

What trees need

On planting trees not plastic, and ensuring young trees are properly cared for

Nov 24, 2024 •

The Wonderful World of Fungi

On discovering lots of fungi at Addington Hills, and some of the many benefits fungi provide

Nov 8, 2024 •

October 2024

On the responsibilities of nature writers and my own motivations for writing

Oct 25, 2024 •

Making ponds a priority

On the value of watery habitats and identifying a priority pond

Oct 12, 2024 •

September 2024

Summer’s End?

On insects and some of the threats they face

Sep 30, 2024 •

Willing Hands and Eager Minds

On the origins of conservation volunteering, and the importance of education in the early days

Sep 14, 2024 •

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