As I have discussed previously The Wash is the largest embayment in the UK, housing a huge array of coastal and marine life. But, it holds a hidden gem not many know about. Sabellaria spinulosa, or the Ross worm to give it its common name, proliferates on this stretch of the coast like nowhere elseContinue reading “Another Reef in Norfolk? – The Magical Sabellaria spinulosa”
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Protecting the Little Terns – RSPB – 2021
Learn about my volunteering on Norfolk’s nesting beaches for little terns with the RSPB.
It’s Not Just Our Plastic Killing Sea Turtles – The Story of Fibropapillomatosis
Sea turtles are probably one of the most talked about species when it comes to these negative impacts. But have you heard of Fibropapillomatosis?
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”
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 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”
Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 1
Arriving in Grenada’s international airport marked the start of my five week adventure in Caribbean paradise, where I will be working with the Ocean Spirits Leatherback Sea Turtles project and on coral reef conservation in Carricaou. After a tiring ten and a half hour flight from London, I was pleased to be welcomed by a smiling face atContinue reading “Conservation in Paradise: Grenada Week 1”
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