Nature notes

At the height of summer, little owls are often active during daylight in the morning and evening. In July the recently fledged young start to explore the area around the nest. The owlets are adorable,

B ecause it’s the school summer holidays, it’s ...

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

Patrick Galbraith calls for a bit less tinkering around the hedges

Britain’s wild places are under pressure – but cycling gives us rare access to their beauty and fragility. Sophie Pavelle explores what’s at stake from the saddle

Meanderings we couldn’t fit into the issue, but which seemed terribly important at the time...