It is a life changing read. A considered, balanced book that has made me think more deeply about relationship with all animals but particularly our relationship with dogs.

Life’s too short to read negative reviews of things people don’t like. Ready my Sunday recommendation of something I love here: www.thehallofeinar.com/2025/06/the-...

Today’s Sunday Recommendation: “After reading Treated Like Animals you won’t think about our multiple relationships with animals in the same way again.” @parliamentarygoose.bsky.social

When the tortoise laid an egg…

When I read that a local speciality was grilled cheese, green pepper sauce and raspberry jam (?) I thought they must be joking. It's so much better in the mouth than on the page. Gran Canaria. What’s your memorable holiday dish?

At home with my parents for a while means a visit to my childhood stomping ground - Medlock Vale Country Park. Lovely to see this female Kingfisher in glorious sunshine. Fabulous isn’t she?

The name Sanderling is from the Old English sand-yrðling, or ‘sand-ploughman’. This one has been ploughing the tideline for tasty morsels and is heading down the beach for more rich pickings.

An Arctic Tern feeding the last remaining chick in the colony. They are all so tender in their devotion.

I got my first Xmas card today. I say 'I', it wasn't addressed to me, but to the previous owner. I still opened it and put it on my fireplace. I don't know where he lives now and neither do his credit card company. Thank you for sending it anyway Pauline, whoever you are.

Can I mention the word 'cute'? A well-fed Arctic Tern chick from one of the colonies on Westray this summer. Today’s wildlife and nature blog: www.thehallofeinar.com/2024/11/arct...

There’s a Harbour Seal tucking into a giant bass in the River Dart.

Today’s blog: It’s forty years since I did any sketching. www.thehallofeinar.com/2024/11/its-...

A Black Guillemot in breeding plumage is a thrill. Even more so when it has a freshly caught fish to display. Today’s wildlife and nature blog: www.thehallofeinar.com/2024/11/yet-...

Arctic Terns are such handsome birds, with their dark caps, long tail streamers and red bills and feet.

A Black Guillemot in breeding plumage is a thrill. Even more so when it has a freshly caught fish to display. Today’s wildlife and nature blog: www.thehallofeinar.com/2024/11/yet-...

Morning cigarette. Rome.

Walk on By.

"I have fled through land and sea, blank land and sea, Because my house is besieged by murderers And I was wrecked in the ocean, crushed and swept, Spilling salt angry tears on the salt waves." www.thehallofeinar.com/2016/11/the-...

@wildjustice.bsky.social has just launched a new petition calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting. How will the new Labour Govt respond? Let's find out! 10K signatures gets a response. Currently on 6K. Please sign & share! #raptorresearch #ukbirding raptorpersecutionuk.org/2024/11/23/w...

“I’m enjoying the clear weather, the sea breeze and the wonderful views when I see a ringtail Hen Harrier across the sheep-strewn fields.” My spirit animal - from my daily wildlife and nature blog.

We’re a dirty species, leaving forever rubbish in environmentally sensitive places. I fancy some chips now.

There’s a Harbour Seal tucking into a giant bass in the River Dart.

I love it when I spot a Marsh Tit.

The Hot House Combo in today’s blog: www.thehallofeinar.com/2024/11/the-...

Today's wildlife and nature blog is this fascinating Hare’s Foot Inkcap, Coprinopsis lagopus. More here: www.thehallofeinar.com/2024/11/hare...

Postcards from Newton Abbot - a celebration in ink and watercolour. No.1 - St Paul's Church, Devon Square. Built in the 1860s. My new series of small sketches of the town.

“I’m enjoying the clear weather, the sea breeze and the wonderful views when I see a ringtail Hen Harrier across the sheep-strewn fields.” My spirit animal - from my daily wildlife and nature blog.