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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.

 

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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Oileáin na hÉireann

Nick Wilson-Smith July 16, 2023

“Rambling through the northern coastline was special. More dramatic and awe-inspiring than I could have anticipated. Iridescent waters as clear as the clichéd Caribbean with a rugged backdrop of imposing rock face and the salt-loving flora of coastal meadows.”

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Tags ireland, orchids, reddeer, meadow, coast, wheatear, forest, dragonfly, seagooseberry, beeorchid, 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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