My October blog from Beth Chatto's Garden. Still so much to see!
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#NatureWriting
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October 31, 2026 at 10:45 AM
My October blog from Beth Chatto's Garden. Still so much to see!
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/the-wild-sid...
#NatureWriting
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/the-wild-sid...
#NatureWriting
My favorite fire
2014 mustard fail
I'd do it again
#photography #nature #hiking #river #poetry #naturewriting #campfire #naturephotography
2014 mustard fail
I'd do it again
#photography #nature #hiking #river #poetry #naturewriting #campfire #naturephotography
October 31, 2026 at 10:05 PM
My favorite fire
2014 mustard fail
I'd do it again
#photography #nature #hiking #river #poetry #naturewriting #campfire #naturephotography
2014 mustard fail
I'd do it again
#photography #nature #hiking #river #poetry #naturewriting #campfire #naturephotography
November 1, 2026 at 7:49 PM
New blog post:
Finished! Why I wrote a book about nature and chronic illness
With audio version for anyone who prefers to listen
#NatureWriting
#Mecfs
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Finished! Why I wrote a book about nature and chronic illness
With audio version for anyone who prefers to listen
#NatureWriting
#Mecfs
annakwood.substack.com/p/finished-w...
Finished! Why I wrote a book about nature and chronic illness
With another sneak peak
annakwood.substack.com
November 1, 2026 at 10:47 AM
New blog post:
Finished! Why I wrote a book about nature and chronic illness
With audio version for anyone who prefers to listen
#NatureWriting
#Mecfs
annakwood.substack.com/p/finished-w...
Finished! Why I wrote a book about nature and chronic illness
With audio version for anyone who prefers to listen
#NatureWriting
#Mecfs
annakwood.substack.com/p/finished-w...
stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/10/1587...
Lots to see at Riverside Nature Park (and one I missed)...
#naturewriting #BirdingScotland
Lots to see at Riverside Nature Park (and one I missed)...
#naturewriting #BirdingScotland
1587 : Plenty To See (And Not!) (6/10/26)
stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com
October 28, 2026 at 8:48 PM
stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/10/1587...
Lots to see at Riverside Nature Park (and one I missed)...
#naturewriting #BirdingScotland
Lots to see at Riverside Nature Park (and one I missed)...
#naturewriting #BirdingScotland
Another beautiful post casting out from the narrowboat Erica and Richard's meditative mind 🧡
Complete with a Samhain story + a clipping of my long listed poem for Walk Listen Create last year 'Temple Walking' - thank you for featuring this
#NatureWriting #UKCanals
Complete with a Samhain story + a clipping of my long listed poem for Walk Listen Create last year 'Temple Walking' - thank you for featuring this
#NatureWriting #UKCanals
*New episode*
Welcome to the Erica on a foggy All Hallows Eve. Tonight we contemplate the mythic qualities of the season, enjoy a spooky tale, & share the beauty of being on the canal at night with @jenratcliffe.bsky.social
#podcast #autumn #ukcanals #boatlife #nature
www.noswpod.com/mist-on-water/
Welcome to the Erica on a foggy All Hallows Eve. Tonight we contemplate the mythic qualities of the season, enjoy a spooky tale, & share the beauty of being on the canal at night with @jenratcliffe.bsky.social
#podcast #autumn #ukcanals #boatlife #nature
www.noswpod.com/mist-on-water/
Mist on the Water
Welcome to a foggy All Hallows Eve on the canal. Come aboard to join us around the fire as we contemplate the mythic qualities of the season, enjoy a spooky tale fr…
www.noswpod.com
November 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Another beautiful post casting out from the narrowboat Erica and Richard's meditative mind 🧡
Complete with a Samhain story + a clipping of my long listed poem for Walk Listen Create last year 'Temple Walking' - thank you for featuring this
#NatureWriting #UKCanals
Complete with a Samhain story + a clipping of my long listed poem for Walk Listen Create last year 'Temple Walking' - thank you for featuring this
#NatureWriting #UKCanals
November whispers through river grass as cumulus clouds drift slowly past
The autumn sky glows soft and bright while fall exhales its last warm light
A quiet season with a gentle start of cooler days and a grateful heart
#photography #nature #hiking #river #poetry #naturewriting #naturephotography
The autumn sky glows soft and bright while fall exhales its last warm light
A quiet season with a gentle start of cooler days and a grateful heart
#photography #nature #hiking #river #poetry #naturewriting #naturephotography
November 1, 2026 at 10:22 PM
November whispers through river grass as cumulus clouds drift slowly past
The autumn sky glows soft and bright while fall exhales its last warm light
A quiet season with a gentle start of cooler days and a grateful heart
#photography #nature #hiking #river #poetry #naturewriting #naturephotography
The autumn sky glows soft and bright while fall exhales its last warm light
A quiet season with a gentle start of cooler days and a grateful heart
#photography #nature #hiking #river #poetry #naturewriting #naturephotography
Today's @theguardian.com country diary by @ebenmyrddin.bsky.social takes off after the waders...
#countrydiary #naturewriting
#countrydiary #naturewriting
Country diary: An impromptu birding trip with a total stranger – and it was magical | Eben Muse
Slimbridge, Gloucestershire: A chance meeting led me and my partner into an afternoon of discovery and generosity that is nothing like a certain YouTube documentary on birding
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Today's @theguardian.com country diary by @ebenmyrddin.bsky.social takes off after the waders...
#countrydiary #naturewriting
#countrydiary #naturewriting
We have two foxes here! This is not a drill. I repeat, we have two foxes here! I have named the second one Hart, after one of the other local streets, but also because the fox is the animal of my h(e)art. 🦊💙
#DailyNature #NatureWriting
#DailyNature #NatureWriting
October 31, 2026 at 5:52 AM
We have two foxes here! This is not a drill. I repeat, we have two foxes here! I have named the second one Hart, after one of the other local streets, but also because the fox is the animal of my h(e)art. 🦊💙
#DailyNature #NatureWriting
#DailyNature #NatureWriting
stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/10/1586...
Would getting Barnacle Goose for my 2026Dundee150 list prove to be rather tricky?
#naturewriting #BirdingScotland
Would getting Barnacle Goose for my 2026Dundee150 list prove to be rather tricky?
#naturewriting #BirdingScotland
1586 : Barnie Trouble? (4/10/26)
stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com
October 26, 2026 at 10:13 PM
stonefactionbirding2014.blogspot.com/2026/10/1586...
Would getting Barnacle Goose for my 2026Dundee150 list prove to be rather tricky?
#naturewriting #BirdingScotland
Would getting Barnacle Goose for my 2026Dundee150 list prove to be rather tricky?
#naturewriting #BirdingScotland
At this time of year, it's all about the light,in Merryn Glover's @theguardian.com country diary.
#naturewriting #countrydiary
#naturewriting #countrydiary
Country diary: The light and shade of autumn’s shortening days | Merryn Glover
Loch Insh, Cairngorms: In my three decades in Scotland I’ve adjusted to the darkness of this time of year, and found glory in the quality of light
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2026 at 9:19 AM
At this time of year, it's all about the light,in Merryn Glover's @theguardian.com country diary.
#naturewriting #countrydiary
#naturewriting #countrydiary
📣 Reminder to Poets
Tomorrow (31st Oct) is the last day to enter the National Poetry Competition by @poetrysociety.org.uk
Alas, it is £9, so not the most accessible, but if it's on you can budget this year - don't forget to send it off!
#DailyNature #NatureWriting #NaturePoetry #poetry #words
Tomorrow (31st Oct) is the last day to enter the National Poetry Competition by @poetrysociety.org.uk
Alas, it is £9, so not the most accessible, but if it's on you can budget this year - don't forget to send it off!
#DailyNature #NatureWriting #NaturePoetry #poetry #words
October 30, 2026 at 11:26 AM
📣 Reminder to Poets
Tomorrow (31st Oct) is the last day to enter the National Poetry Competition by @poetrysociety.org.uk
Alas, it is £9, so not the most accessible, but if it's on you can budget this year - don't forget to send it off!
#DailyNature #NatureWriting #NaturePoetry #poetry #words
Tomorrow (31st Oct) is the last day to enter the National Poetry Competition by @poetrysociety.org.uk
Alas, it is £9, so not the most accessible, but if it's on you can budget this year - don't forget to send it off!
#DailyNature #NatureWriting #NaturePoetry #poetry #words
Is there a word for when there is mass spider webbing over grass?
There's been a few years where I've thought a field full of dew or spittle and come to realise it's many spiders webs. I feel like there should be a name for it.
False frost webs or laced dew blankets?
#naturewriting
There's been a few years where I've thought a field full of dew or spittle and come to realise it's many spiders webs. I feel like there should be a name for it.
False frost webs or laced dew blankets?
#naturewriting
Thanks Jen, I have a few bits and pieces. I was delighted to see all the thousands of webs in amongst the grass and other plants in our fields this morning...and they weren't those awful fake ones that were being sold for Halloween! I'm not sure if you can see them in the attached?
November 1, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Is there a word for when there is mass spider webbing over grass?
There's been a few years where I've thought a field full of dew or spittle and come to realise it's many spiders webs. I feel like there should be a name for it.
False frost webs or laced dew blankets?
#naturewriting
There's been a few years where I've thought a field full of dew or spittle and come to realise it's many spiders webs. I feel like there should be a name for it.
False frost webs or laced dew blankets?
#naturewriting
Have you written a letter to nature recently?
One of my favourite prompts from this #DailyNature month that I'd like to carry over.
Are there any nature elves who might want to volunteer to write back?
Solstice rather than Santa letters?
RT to spread the word & comment yay or nay
#NatureWriting
One of my favourite prompts from this #DailyNature month that I'd like to carry over.
Are there any nature elves who might want to volunteer to write back?
Solstice rather than Santa letters?
RT to spread the word & comment yay or nay
#NatureWriting
October 30, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Have you written a letter to nature recently?
One of my favourite prompts from this #DailyNature month that I'd like to carry over.
Are there any nature elves who might want to volunteer to write back?
Solstice rather than Santa letters?
RT to spread the word & comment yay or nay
#NatureWriting
One of my favourite prompts from this #DailyNature month that I'd like to carry over.
Are there any nature elves who might want to volunteer to write back?
Solstice rather than Santa letters?
RT to spread the word & comment yay or nay
#NatureWriting
Cover reveal! My new book will soon be published by @eyebooks.bsky.social and features many species in intimate close-up, but especially my current favourite bird, the #kestrel #naturewriting #Yorkshire
October 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Cover reveal! My new book will soon be published by @eyebooks.bsky.social and features many species in intimate close-up, but especially my current favourite bird, the #kestrel #naturewriting #Yorkshire
In Ireland in the lead-up to Samhain in the hopes of some winter inspo for my next book (Hibernal). Today, a deserted farmhouse on the wild, bleak bog in wild, bleak rain and wind. #StormBoelo #Winter #naturewriting
October 26, 2026 at 4:52 PM
In Ireland in the lead-up to Samhain in the hopes of some winter inspo for my next book (Hibernal). Today, a deserted farmhouse on the wild, bleak bog in wild, bleak rain and wind. #StormBoelo #Winter #naturewriting
#DailyNature #NatureWriting #JournalPrompt
Southwards, a skein of fifteen honking Canada Geese are flying against the dreary grey sky,
Two Ravens shouting to that same sky from the treetops,
A Grey Squirrel stands against a weathered picnic table which almost camouflages it,
Southwards, a skein of fifteen honking Canada Geese are flying against the dreary grey sky,
Two Ravens shouting to that same sky from the treetops,
A Grey Squirrel stands against a weathered picnic table which almost camouflages it,
October 30, 2026 at 10:22 AM
#DailyNature #NatureWriting #JournalPrompt
Southwards, a skein of fifteen honking Canada Geese are flying against the dreary grey sky,
Two Ravens shouting to that same sky from the treetops,
A Grey Squirrel stands against a weathered picnic table which almost camouflages it,
Southwards, a skein of fifteen honking Canada Geese are flying against the dreary grey sky,
Two Ravens shouting to that same sky from the treetops,
A Grey Squirrel stands against a weathered picnic table which almost camouflages it,
#DailyNature #NatureWriting
Glimpses of blue sky between the heavy grey and lighter white clouds,
The brush of wet bramble leaves against the back of my hand as I pass up the narrow lane,
Arriving home just as the sun breaks free of the clouds, bathing me in light, if not warmth.
Glimpses of blue sky between the heavy grey and lighter white clouds,
The brush of wet bramble leaves against the back of my hand as I pass up the narrow lane,
Arriving home just as the sun breaks free of the clouds, bathing me in light, if not warmth.
October 30, 2026 at 10:22 AM
#DailyNature #NatureWriting
Glimpses of blue sky between the heavy grey and lighter white clouds,
The brush of wet bramble leaves against the back of my hand as I pass up the narrow lane,
Arriving home just as the sun breaks free of the clouds, bathing me in light, if not warmth.
Glimpses of blue sky between the heavy grey and lighter white clouds,
The brush of wet bramble leaves against the back of my hand as I pass up the narrow lane,
Arriving home just as the sun breaks free of the clouds, bathing me in light, if not warmth.
All Hallows Eve
Overcast sky
A dull reflection in the water
Happier with
The browns, yellows, and reds
Leaf meets water, soft sploosh
The ducks meander
Among the rafts
Of natures fallen factories
#poem #poetry #naturewriting
Overcast sky
A dull reflection in the water
Happier with
The browns, yellows, and reds
Leaf meets water, soft sploosh
The ducks meander
Among the rafts
Of natures fallen factories
#poem #poetry #naturewriting
October 31, 2026 at 2:32 PM
All Hallows Eve
Overcast sky
A dull reflection in the water
Happier with
The browns, yellows, and reds
Leaf meets water, soft sploosh
The ducks meander
Among the rafts
Of natures fallen factories
#poem #poetry #naturewriting
Overcast sky
A dull reflection in the water
Happier with
The browns, yellows, and reds
Leaf meets water, soft sploosh
The ducks meander
Among the rafts
Of natures fallen factories
#poem #poetry #naturewriting
#DailyNature #NatureWriting
A Grey Wagtail lives up to its name from its perch atop a rock in Castle Mill Stream,
Further downstream I spot the Little Egret I have seen before, twice it flies away from me 🤔,
Three Long-tailed Tits darting round and around a tree as I pass by on my way home,
A Grey Wagtail lives up to its name from its perch atop a rock in Castle Mill Stream,
Further downstream I spot the Little Egret I have seen before, twice it flies away from me 🤔,
Three Long-tailed Tits darting round and around a tree as I pass by on my way home,
October 30, 2026 at 10:22 AM
#DailyNature #NatureWriting
A Grey Wagtail lives up to its name from its perch atop a rock in Castle Mill Stream,
Further downstream I spot the Little Egret I have seen before, twice it flies away from me 🤔,
Three Long-tailed Tits darting round and around a tree as I pass by on my way home,
A Grey Wagtail lives up to its name from its perch atop a rock in Castle Mill Stream,
Further downstream I spot the Little Egret I have seen before, twice it flies away from me 🤔,
Three Long-tailed Tits darting round and around a tree as I pass by on my way home,
Jackdaws on the moors in today's @theguardian.com country diary by @rsmythfreelance.bsky.social.
#countrydiary #naturewriting
#countrydiary #naturewriting
Country diary: Jackdaws carve up the sky as dusk descends on the moors | Richard Smyth
Eldwick Crag, West Yorkshire: In the low light and the high wind, these corvids are preparing to roost for the night. And they seem to be enjoying themselves
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Jackdaws on the moors in today's @theguardian.com country diary by @rsmythfreelance.bsky.social.
#countrydiary #naturewriting
#countrydiary #naturewriting
Second blog (of three) from our recent Interrail extravaganza...
Eating and drinking our way across Europe: three days in Trieste.
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/eating-drink...
Train travel, sights, wildlife and a whole lot more
#NatureWriting
Eating and drinking our way across Europe: three days in Trieste.
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/eating-drink...
Train travel, sights, wildlife and a whole lot more
#NatureWriting
October 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Second blog (of three) from our recent Interrail extravaganza...
Eating and drinking our way across Europe: three days in Trieste.
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/eating-drink...
Train travel, sights, wildlife and a whole lot more
#NatureWriting
Eating and drinking our way across Europe: three days in Trieste.
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/eating-drink...
Train travel, sights, wildlife and a whole lot more
#NatureWriting
After a summer of drought is it time to 'Restore The Rain'?
I'll be talking with scientist Alpha Lo about his new book looking at how rain restoration is key to solving the climate crisis
29th October
7pm [GMT]
12pm [PDT]
tinyurl.com/AlphaLoWBC
#NatureWriting #ClimateChange #Environment #Rain
I'll be talking with scientist Alpha Lo about his new book looking at how rain restoration is key to solving the climate crisis
29th October
7pm [GMT]
12pm [PDT]
tinyurl.com/AlphaLoWBC
#NatureWriting #ClimateChange #Environment #Rain
Eclipse It All: Nature Roundup [August Week 2]
A partial eclipse, the loss and return of hope through rewilding, splashes of poetry and our Daily Nature community roundup - inc Journal Prompts.
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October 29, 2026 at 1:39 PM
After a summer of drought is it time to 'Restore The Rain'?
I'll be talking with scientist Alpha Lo about his new book looking at how rain restoration is key to solving the climate crisis
29th October
7pm [GMT]
12pm [PDT]
tinyurl.com/AlphaLoWBC
#NatureWriting #ClimateChange #Environment #Rain
I'll be talking with scientist Alpha Lo about his new book looking at how rain restoration is key to solving the climate crisis
29th October
7pm [GMT]
12pm [PDT]
tinyurl.com/AlphaLoWBC
#NatureWriting #ClimateChange #Environment #Rain