Why don’t all birds fly?
Why don’t some birds, like penguins, ostriches and kiwis, take to the skies? Birds are often linked with flight, but around 60 species—less than 1% of all bird species—are flightless,…
Nature’s Lament: Weary Bees and Tattered Butterflies in the Countryside
Seaham’s Coastal Path, County Durham: Summer’s Departure Leaves the Blackberry Bush Showing Signs of Seasonal Wear and Tear Weekend blackberry pickers have trampled a sheltered cul‑de‑sac in this sprawling bramble…
Feathered Conversations: Turnstones in the Countryside
Isles of the West, Scotland: The mature ones persist in pursuing them along the shore, as if scolding mischievous youngsters seizing control of a bowl of sweets. On a day…