Countryside Care
Drones, noise and courtesy on a busy hill
A drone over a crowded hill or a bird cliff is a noise and a disturbance. Leave it packed, and let the hill stay shared.
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Wildlife Watching
Habits that quietly scare wildlife away
Most wildlife is not scared by a walker on a path. It is scared by a loose dog, a drone, a shout or a shortcut.
Wildlife Watching
Bats at dusk around a village green
At dusk a village green can fill with bats. Stay on the path, skip the bright torch, and let the roost stay a secret.
Wildlife Watching
Autumn fungi: look, photograph, leave them be
Autumn woods are full of fungi worth seeing and not worth picking. Look closely, name them later, and leave them in place.
Wildlife Watching
Deer at the field edge: distance and quiet
Deer are often seen at the join of wood and field. Keep your distance, your dog close, and your voice down.
Wildlife Watching
Butterflies on a summer path: where to pause
Butterflies gather where a path is sunny, sheltered and a little untidy. Pause there, and leave the nettles standing.