The stocky brown ponies looked familiar. With their broad faces, thick manes and tails, and the characteristic mealy markings around the eyes and muzzles, hadn’t I seen them years ago, freely roaming Exmoor?
''Owning a horse has to be one of the greatest things that I could have done for my personal development, well-being and enjoyment. There must be no greater feeling than to be within the presence of a beautiful beast who relies and thrives on your existence.
British inventor and entrepreneur, Nigel Rose, lobbied tirelessly for a change to the building regulations.
This year it seems the weather has gone crazy. It’s impossible to know what to wear because one minute it’s bright and sunny, then suddenly the heavens open. It’s inconvenient for us, but it can be a massive problem for pet rabbits living outside.
Forest chiefs are working to ensure that rare peregrine falcons continue to grace northern skies. Forestry Commission experts have begun ringing chicks produced by the magnificent creature, which until recently was one of the most persecuted birds in Britain.
A rise in sales of rattan-style plastic and metal garden furniture suggests that buyers are opting for lightweight, waterproof items for outside entertaining this season.
Throughout the ages plants have provided us with many things: food, shelter, warmth, fuel, medicine, clothes, textiles, entertainment and a love of nature.
Birds are not the only creatures that can find their way to your garden – find out how to enjoy your very own nature reserve with the help of Wildlife Whisperer.
Nocton Dairies has withdrawn their controversial plans for a ‘mega-dairy’ in Nocton, Lincolnshire. Compassion in World Farming, the world’s leading farm animal welfare charity has campaigned vigorously against these plans.
CJ Wildlife’s new 108 page Handbook of Garden Wildlife is now available.