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The Ranger Diaries blog has now shifted in a slightly different direction to previous years in the form of a shorter, more habitual and traditional diary entry. This format gives me the platform to share more nature stories in real time. Visit my diary - become inspired by nature and join me on a journey through the seasons.

Of course, you can still peruse all of my former, more extensive writings below by exploring the blog archive or simply by searching for the subject matter of your choice.

 

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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Dipping into Spring

Nick Wilson-Smith March 22, 2021

“A truly wonderful bird to watch, the Dipper gets its name due to the little ‘dipping’ dance that it will regularly display. This is a bird that can literally walk underwater, and this is just one of the many reasons why they are my favourite.”

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Tags dipper, barnowl, spring, flora, toad, greenelfcup, coot, naturediary, blog
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Badger Watch

Nick Wilson-Smith October 28, 2020

“Rumour has it that they will pilfer hay from a farmer’s field in aid of a new mattress, although I am sure such an endearing animal would never partake in such an unruly act.”

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Tags badger, wildlife, badgercub, sett, beech, sow, boar, spring, summer, naturediary, blog
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