Walking back from the shops today Finlay and I decided to count how many different types of birds we could spot. Making our way along a fairly busy road, we initially saw jackdaws and gulls (black headed, lesser black-backed and herring gulls). But looking up, my attention was caught by something else. The dappled light … Read more30 Days Wild – Day 25 – Looking Up & Looking Down

After exploring our local rocky shore on Day 14 of 30 Days Wild, I enjoyed being able to observe the same spot again at high tide. I took the time to sit, watch and listen. To the sight and sounds of the waves as they undulated then crashed upon the stairs that lead down to … Read more30 Days Wild – Day 24 – High Tide

On the last day of May, I looked up into a beautiful sky and took some photos of the clouds. I posted them on the 30 Days Wild Facebook page and commented that I’d love to learn more about clouds during June. The group gave me some great advice about an app from the Cloud … Read more30 Days Wild – Day 23 – Clouds by the Sea

In my post for Day 13 of 30 Days Wild, I mentioned how I love books. I’ve loved books for as long as I can remember, and always will. I have, however, discovered a new love over the last few years – podcasts. I subscribe to a number of podcasts on a wide range of topics. … Read more30 Days Wild – Day 22 – Wild Podcasts

Finlay had some friends over after school today. Rain was forecast, so I thought it would be fun to attempt some baking and craft Random Acts of Wildness. We got off to a great start as the children came out of school wearing fox masks they had made that day. So cute 🙂 Back at home they … Read more30 Days Wild – Day 21 – Friends & Foxes

Today’s the day, I decided, to finally get our wildflower seeds planted. As well as the 30 Days Wild seeds, I also had another packet that had been languishing on top of our fridge for, judging by the label, about 5 years or so… I decided to plant the wildflower seeds in pots. A scrounge around in … Read more30 Days Wild – Day 20 – Seeds & Flowers

glen (noun) a narrow valley, often with a watercourse running through it. Scotland is known for its stunning glens; Glencoe, Glenshee and the Great Glen are a few that spring to mind. Our local glen is not quite as spectacular, but what it lacks in size and drama it makes up for in charm and … Read more30 Days Wild – Day 19 – Our Wee Glen

Hi, it’s Jason here and today I get to share my 30 Days Wild adventure – in the hills on my bike. The last few weekends we’ve been away camping so I haven’t had time to spend on my first love – my mountain bike 😉 Most of my mountain bike adventures are focused on … Read more30 Days Wild – Day 18 – In the Hills on My Bike

Building a Bug Hotel for today’s Random Act of Wildness was a family affair. Jason knocked together a wooden box using scraps of wood left over from our home renovations and cut up some bamboo canes we found languishing in the garden shed. Finlay and I added the sticks and pinecones we had found in our nearby woodland. … Read more30 Days Wild – Day 17 – Bug Hotel

There is a little park on my street.  It’s a lovely park, beautifully maintained and well used by locals.  Except for me, that is.  Up until now, I’d rarely take the time to walk through as it’s the “long way round.” I walk a lot.  I’d usually take the quickest route,  walking with the intention of … Read more30 Days Wild – Day 16 – A Walk in the Park