What? Slow travel is the conscious effort to take more time when travelling, either to more fully experience the place your are visiting, or to try and reduce your carbon footprint. For example you may choose to take a longer trip trekking or cycling through a country or multiple countries, thereby practicing low carbon sustainableContinue reading “Slow Travel – What, Why, Where, How?”
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Exploring the Peak District for the First Time
Recently, I took a trip to the Peak District, with a couple of friends, in the hope of exploring a new part of the country, with the added bonus of escaping the thought of COVID 19. The Peak District was the first founded National Park in the UK, founded in 1951, and spreads over fiveContinue reading “Exploring the Peak District for the First Time”
Helping with RSPB Little Tern Site Take Down at Eccles-On-Sea
This week I had the opportunity to help out once again with the RSPB Little Tern project at Eccles-On-Sea, Norfolk. I hope this blog post will give you a detailed insight as to what a day working on a conservation site actually involves. A few weeks ago I had the chance to visit the RSPBContinue reading “Helping with RSPB Little Tern Site Take Down at Eccles-On-Sea”
Environment Agency Respond to Fish Death at Kimberley
21st August 2020 Today I visited a stretch of the River Tiffey, to see how the Environment Agency had responded to an incident with fish mortality (death) earlier in the week. My father and brother set off to go for an afternoon of fishing a couple of days ago, however to my surprise they returnedContinue reading “Environment Agency Respond to Fish Death at Kimberley”
A Kayak Trip on the Norfolk Broads – Wroxham
July 20th 2020 Today me and my friend Daryn, took a trip to the Norfolk broads, luckily just a quick 20-30 minute drive from my house, to have some fun and explore our local wildlife hotspot. We wanted to do something fun, active and in a beautiful location so the decision to hire a kayakContinue reading “A Kayak Trip on the Norfolk Broads – Wroxham”
My Introduction to the RSPB Little Tern Project
22nd July 2020 So after contacting the RSPB directly I got the opportunity to go and get involved with the Little Tern conservation project at Eccles-On-Sea, Norfolk, England. The Little terns are seasonal visitors to the Norfolk coast between April and September, where they come to nest on the seafront. The Little terns nest directlyContinue reading “My Introduction to the RSPB Little Tern Project”
Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 5
June 10th 2019 This week saw me move on from my Open Water diving qualification and into learning how to become an SSI Advanced Adventurer (PADI Advanced Open Water equivalent). To achieve this certification I would need to become more comfortable with my skills while diving and take five speciality courses. The first of theseContinue reading “Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 5”
Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 4
June 3rd 2019 As I left mainland Grenada I wondered whether or not Carriacou would be as beautiful and I was not disappointed. After spending a night in the lovely and comfortable Sea Breeze Hotel and taking the morning ferry over to Carriacou it was instantly obvious that this was another beautiful location, that IContinue reading “Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 4”
Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 3
May 28th 2019 As I entered my final week on the mainland of Grenada I wondered whether It could possibly live up to the previous two, however new experiences, adventures and people, made sure it was another week I will never forget. I had another three night surveys this week where I got the opportunityContinue reading “Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 3”
Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 2
May 21st 2019 My second week Is now coming to an end and my experience in Grenada is only getting better as time goes on, not only have I seen another eleven adult turtles nesting this week, I also got my first baby hatchlings! I’ve also got to visit a host of new exciting culturallyContinue reading “Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 2”
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