by Rick Ashworth | Jan 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Buzzing with Creativity: Introducing the Paper Wasp Paper wasps, named after their impressive paper-like nests, really are nature’s architects. These fascinating insects have the impressive ability to create intricate structures that house a population of... by Rick Ashworth | Jan 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Buzzing with Intrigue: Meet the Hornet When it comes to wasps, hornets get a bad rap. The media warns us of the coming invasion, swarms from Asia ready to murder our bees, destroy our crops and make our lives a living hell but don’t worry, hornets are a far greater... by Rick Ashworth | Jan 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Birds of prey, also known as raptors, are some of the most awe-inspiring creatures in the animal kingdom. Their keen eyesight, powerful talons, and hooked beaks make them formidable hunters and symbols of strength and freedom. However, for some, these very qualities... by Rick Ashworth | Jan 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
As the sun rises over a misty park, a familiar sound breaks the morning silence: the honk of geese. For many, this heralds the arrival of spring and the beauty of nature. But for those with a fear of geese, it signals the beginning of a season of anxiety and... by Rick Ashworth | Jan 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hopefully, when you think of swans you picture them gliding serenely across still waters, warm sun reflecting off the water and the gentle rhythm of trees swaying in the breeze. Swan’s have a particular grace that can entrance and beguile. This reflects their... by Rick Ashworth | Jan 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s almost impossible to walk through a city without encountering pigeons, they are as much a part of urban life as roadworks and coffee shops. The grey, cooing birds can be found in nearly every town square and park across the world. As plentiful as they are and as...