Having read and enjoyed all of Raynor Winn's books, I'd assumed that there was some poetic licence. But no, it went far beyond that.

Great investigation.
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A beautiful Scarlet Tiger Moth enjoying the sunshine and cow parsley in West Berks yesterday.

Saturday afternoon, drinking a glass of wine, reading Reginald Hill ‘Midnight Fugue’, thinking “life is good”. Then see it’s a signed copy to me from 2009 that I can’t remember buying. Life is very good.

Via @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social on insta, the most accurate use of this meme ever

Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.

A single 400-year-old ancient oak produces 234,000 litres of oxygen a year while soaking up carbon dioxide, and can support more than 2,000 species of bird, insect, fungus, and lichen. Nature is amazing - we need more of it, not less. Please repost if you agree 🌳

Fence photos are THE most graphic way of showing how effectively sheep kill nature.

The Orphans’ Project began in the 1950s, when Daphne and David Sheldrick started raising orphaned animals in Tsavo. Their pioneering work laid the foundation for modern elephant and rhino care. Today, led by their daughter Angela, we continue that legacy—rescuing, raising, and reintegrating orphans.

But we're going to have beautiful empty shelves and it's something I think you'll be seeing very soon. We won't be the country of clutter anymore. [doing accordion hands] it's called minimalism. Ok?

From a reclined Godoma smelling the air with hers, to Ngilai resting on his, to Ndotto — infamous for getting things stuck in his trunk - stretching his nose to the limit, every trunk tells a story!

Read Ndotto's trunk tales, visit: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news/updates/ndotto-nosey-ordeal

Big news from the mudflats!

The UK’s oldest known Oystercatchers - aged 41 and 43 - have been discovered on The Wash.

That’s three times their species’ average lifespan!

Legends wade amongst us... 😎

A reminder of why the East Coast Wetlands are so special: buff.ly/rgnjIeg

Have you seen me? Hoot hoot. Northern Saw-whet Owl.

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Each day, our orphaned herd enjoys a nutritious treat of range cubes, which supplement their natural browsing and keep them energised for their adventures. These pellets are clearly a hit, as they often attract a few cheeky visitors: local baboons.

Learn about our work: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

I think I have just read the perfect sentence; ‘He farted, and settled into Catherine’s chair.’

I know Slow Horses is wonderful to watch, but the books are on another level! Watch the series, then revel in the language, and Lamb’s eloquent fartage. It’s a joy!

If you'd like a free, very chilly short story, Games for Winter is available here until December 30th: www.panmacmillan.com/games-for-wi...

It’s always a little later for November because of conference, but we’re proud of this one… @greatwargroup.bsky.social You can find out how to join at www.greatwargroup.com or buy this one from our shop - it includes a version of my George V & the Romanovs piece greatwargroup.com/product-cate... 🧵