Napowrimo #21: The Seal Voice Choir
If you stand on the beach on Holyhead and listen attentively, you may hear, above the sound of surf, an unearthly harmony. Upon a tiny rocky islet out of sight of land the world’s one and only seal...
View ArticleBird of the Year 2008: best performances in a supporting role
I know it’s getting slightly late for yearly round-up posts, but hey-ho. Best Plant The wildflowers on the cliff-tops in Wales were quite something: gorse, foxgloves, bluebells, red campion, sea...
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Subtle ways to tell your elephant seal that she’s not fat enough « The Oyster’s Garter 'Then I realized that ocean love and mocking sexist bullshit are two great tastes that taste great together.'...
View ArticleBird of the Year 2011: best performances in a supporting role
I’ve been rather laggardly about doing BOTY this year because I had such an underwhelming year for birds. But I thought I should keep up the tradition, and as the end of January approaches I’d better...
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