The Curse of the Horse-Chestnut Leaf Miner
These are horse chestnut leaves. As you can clearly see they have been invaded by something that is making them go brown. In fact, it… Read More »The Curse of the Horse-Chestnut Leaf Miner
Steve England
I have spent the last forty years exploring the natural wonders of Stoke Park and Purdown, and I am dedicated to share this amazing place with as many people as possible. Stoke Park and the Frome Valley are the Lungs of Bristol.
Bird Fight
Here’s a recent photo of a Jackdaw and Kestrel fighting. Notice the position of the Kestrel’s head? While he continues to look straight ahead, the… Read More »Bird Fight
Glow worms
Whilst walking my dogs late last night I noticed little flashing lights in the grass, well it turned out to be Glow-Worms. Known worldwide as… Read More »Glow worms
It’s Cherry Picking Time
Now is the time of year that cherries are ripening. All cherries are edible whether growing on a tree by the roadside, in a park… Read More »It’s Cherry Picking Time
Fantastic schools day
I just had a fantastic day working with students from Orchard Academy at Stoke Park, who were studying GCSE Biology. This is a “Wild City”… Read More »Fantastic schools day
Last nights ghost walk 13th july 2013
Last nights ghost walk 12 july 2013 Posted on July 14, 2013 by Steve England well the first ghost walk of this year 2013 a… Read More »Last nights ghost walk 13th july 2013
Keep pets cool in this heat
Many of us aren’t used to hot summers and it can be easy to forget just how much hotter it feels for our furry friends.… Read More »Keep pets cool in this heat
Crazy weather
Here is an article i wrote last december when the blue bells were growing and summer fruits were very tasty so not right topsy turvy… Read More »Crazy weather
Last night’s bat walk at Stoke Park
What an incredible evening! We had a fantastic turnout of 20 guests, great to see youngsters coming along. We took our Bat detectors with us… Read More »Last night’s bat walk at Stoke Park
Bristol City Council’s Better Together Project
I OPENED my mail the other day and, to my complete surprise, there was an award certificate. It was an award from Bristol City Council’s… Read More »Bristol City Council’s Better Together Project
Stoke Park’s Famous Water Pipe
Steve’s weekly column
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Survival of the Fittest
THE rules are pretty simple in nature. It’s a case of kill, be killed or just try to survive as long as you can. But… Read More »Survival of the Fittest