Author Archives: Alex White - Appletonwild

About Alex White - Appletonwild

This is my diary of the wildlife where I live in Oxfordshire, and sometimes the places I visit. My passion is for British wildlife, especially Badgers and Hares. This year my debut book "Get Your Boots On" was published I am a keen amateur photographer. All the photographs on this blog are taken by myself unless stated otherwise. I am a member of A Focus on Nature, the network for Young Nature Conservationists, BBOWT, The Oxon Mammal group and The Oxfordshire Badger Group. You can also follow me on Twitter @Appletonwild Instagram appletonwild

Barn Owl Pellets

Posted on February 20, 2020

My mum was out walking the dogs the other evening when a Barn Owl flew over her head. She noted where it landed and came home to tell me. The next day we went out and searched around the bottom … Continue reading →

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Badger Rescue Afternoon

Posted on February 17, 2020

On Saturday Oxfordshire Badger Group held a badger rescue information afternoon for its volunteers. The first thing we learnt was the different types of injuries that the rescuers might come across, from territorial wounds, to being hit by a car, … Continue reading →

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A year of Climate striking

Posted on February 14, 2020

Today marks one year of the climate strikes in Oxford and me striking with them. This time last year I got in to trouble for the first time for walking out of school to join my first ever youth strike … Continue reading →

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Get your boots on! — Bird Therapy

Posted on February 11, 2020

Thank you Joe for a brilliant review of Get Your Boots On. For those of you haven’t come across Joe Harkness and his important work with Bird Therapy, please have a look at his website. His book Bird Therapy is … Continue reading →

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Big Garden Bird Watch 2020

Posted on February 1, 2020

With bird feeders topped up and camera at the ready, I settled down to see which birds visited my garden during the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Bird Watch. As always I completed this important piece of citizen science between 9am … Continue reading →

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Review of wildlife hide – Stealth Gear Two Man Photography Chair Hide

Posted on January 20, 2020

A few years ago, at Birdfair, I bought a wildlife hide to mainly use in my local woods. The Stealth Gear Two Man Photography Chair Hide (around £130) has got a large front viewing window but also 2 smaller windows … Continue reading →

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Oxford’s first climate strike of 2020

Posted on January 18, 2020

2020’s first climate strike in Oxford with a hint of civil disobedience. A smaller than usual turnout and not disheartened by the rain, the youth strikers of Oxford met at Bonn Square at 11am on Friday morning. I’m always impressed … Continue reading →

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