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Welcome to my natural history blog. Follow my journey as I attempt to translate a flurry of field snaps and scribblings into the latest instalment of The Ranger Diaries.

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Forgotten Pollinators

Nick Wilson-Smith October 22, 2023

“There are around 2,500 moth species in Britain. There are only 59 butterfly species. I can well imagine that you would find a similar ratio in reverse if you asked members of the public which one they prefer. Little may it be known however, moths are proficient pollinators themselves.”

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Tags moths, fox, badger, beetles, bees, pollinators, wildlifegarden, amphibians, naturediary, blog
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A Brandish of Butterbur

Nick Wilson-Smith May 6, 2023

“In previous writings, I have raved about the archetypal first signs of spring. The classics like bluebells, lesser celandines, orange-tip butterflies and ramsons. But this year I have new and alternate heralds of spring.”

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Tags butterbur, toothwort, spring, newts, toad, otter, moth, sycamoregap, fox, hedgehog, roedeer, naturediary, blog
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An Unseasonable Awakening

Nick Wilson-Smith March 5, 2023

“The greatest thing about being a ranger is the opportunity it gives you to work both in an amazing environment and for an environment. As varied as it is, wherever I am and whatever I am doing, I find myself encompassed by nature.”

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Tags winter, spring, amphibians, hedgehog, redsquirrel, fox, lichen, hibernation, naturediary, blog
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Soaring Heights

Nick Wilson-Smith September 17, 2022

“The surrounding vegetation has been brimming for months now with Common Froghoppers, Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and Ringlet butterflies. But without doubt the most prodigious find at the pond in recent weeks was a female Southern Hawker dragonfly laying her eggs in the still water.”

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Tags wildlifegarden, redkite, newts, fox, hedgehog, rosemarybeetle, waxcaps, meadow, damselfly, naturediary, blog
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An Unlikely Acquaintance

Nick Wilson-Smith May 19, 2022

“The clear-cut winner of this months’ star of the show award is a peaceful alliance between two of the most captivating mammals you will find on these shores.”

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Tags garden, wildlifegarden, newts, pond, fox, hedgehog, nestboxes, birds, naturediary, blog
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