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Earth Live Lessons hosted by Lizzie Daly

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Since the restrictions have begun Lizzie Daly has been hosting Earth Live lessons on her YouTube Channel Lizzie Daly Wildlife TV The lessons are on every day for 20 minutes and come from a wide range of scientists, filmmakers, and conservationists. … Continue reading →

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Garden wildlife – Part 1 Blue tit

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Over the next few days, weeks or at least until I run out of species or find something else to do, I’m going to focus on one species, from my garden, each day to encourage people to look closer at … Continue reading →

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School closures

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

I found out today that along with all the other schools in the country, the college I attend will be closed on Monday for the foreseeable future. It’s such a shame, after not really enjoying school, I’m having a great … Continue reading →

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2019 Round up and HNY

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

I’ll start with the highlight of 2019. The publishing of Get Your Boots On. An idea that had been in my head since 2016 and after years of writing, and then months of editing by the amazing Dived Up Publishing … Continue reading →

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Pit 60 Standlake

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

I had an afternoon off college so mum and I decided to visit a place we had never been to before. I’d heard of Pit 60 before as it comes up a few times on the Oxon Birding website, most … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Blogging, Environment, fox, Get Your Boots On, Local patch, mammals, nature, outdoors, Oxfordshire, Stay Wild, Uk nature, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife photography, winter | Tagged Blogging, Books, Environment, fox, Lower Windrush, nature, nature photography, photography, Pit 60, rabbits, red kite, Standlake, wildlife, Wildlife photography | 7 Comments

Say No to the Mow in May

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

As I’m writing this blog, with the windows open, I can hear lawn mowers up and down the street cutting away. We have decided to join ‘Say No to the Mow‘ during May, although we haven’t actually cut the lawn … Continue reading →

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Layers of bird song

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

With revision done and my graphics project up to date I had enough time over the weekend to get outside to do some photography. In the woods I’ve noticed a melanistic rabbit which I really want to get a decent … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Blogging, Environment, mammals, nature, outdoors, Oxfordshire, photography, Uk nature, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife photography, Woodland | Tagged Animals, February, melanistic rabbit, moth, nature, photography, rabbit, Roe deer, Spring, wildlife, woodland | 12 Comments

Big Garden Bird Watch 2019

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

This is the 5th year I’ve taken part in the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch. It’s been interesting to look back at the last five years results and notice any changes that have occurred. This morning was a drizzly, cold, … Continue reading →

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The Lost Words – in photos

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Alex White - Appletonwild

The Lost Words – A Spell Book to conjure back disappearing words. I’m so glad that none of these words have disappeared from my life and I’m fortunate enough to have plenty of photos of each of these Lost Words … Continue reading →

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Autumn mornings and evenings

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Alex White - Appletonwild

This time of year is absolutely stunning, with dew covered cobwebs, amazing sunrises and sunsets, the heavy hanging full moon and beautiful morning mists.