- Sep 25, 2025
On Being a Rabbit
As a nature writer, I’m ambitious and I have hopes. As a nature photographer, I recognise I’m very much an amateur and always will be....
- Sep 4, 2025
Dying to See
There were two animals my family was dying to see during our recent road trip through northern California and Oregon. The first was a...
- Jul 11, 2025
The Lake at Manu's Gate
Angel Rojas Valles met us with a warm, welcoming smile and outstretched hand. In his other hand he carried a plastic bag containing...
- May 26, 2025
#Fieldwork Fail
I have a lot of respect for scientists. But even scientists make mistakes, or look foolish, sometimes. And who doesn’t love a story in...
- Mar 23, 2026
A Giant Work in Progress
I am writing a book. Or rather, I’m about to start writing a book. I actually have a deadline for it, because it’s under contract. My...
- Nov 30, 2025
Warts and All
I am passionate about cats. I love their fluid grace and their shape pleases me. Not for me the slavish neediness of dogs, I prefer the...
- Nov 9, 2025
Deafened by Nature
I recently returned from a two week visit to the heart of Manu National Park in southeastern Peru. Cocha Cashu is the name of a small...
- Jul 20, 2025
Bats in My Belfry
I like bats. No, don't turn away. Let me explain why. Ever since I taught a young bat to fly twenty years ago, they hold a special place...

