Exploring Our Wild Places Through Words

Exploring Our Wild Places Through Words

Bewitched by the natural treasures of the sea

Bewitched by the natural treasures of the sea

After having forsaken snorkelling during winter, a strong hankering engulfed my soul to get back into the water and become immersed once more in the wild riches of the sea. I had also become consumed with the wish to snorkel by a pier because such places provide...
Revealing the secret life of a Scottish river

Revealing the secret life of a Scottish river

Using a pair of trail cameras, I have been monitoring a shallow offshoot creek of my local river where a diverse array of wildlife was captured on film. Teal were the principal stars that appeared daily. They adore this little creek because the calm, shallow confines...
The miracle of salmon

The miracle of salmon

By Keith Broomfield The salmon launched itself from the churn at the bottom of the falls like a guided missile, tail flapping, and flanks glinting under the late autumnal sun. It was a powerful leap, but the angle was terribly askew, and the hen salmon landed...
Marine heaven in Fife

Marine heaven in Fife

With mounting anticipation, I kicked my flippers and glided towards a cluster of rocks by the low tide mark. The excitement was fuelled by the knowledge that this section of the shore by Elie in the East Neuk of Fife had previously delivered wondrous marine life...