Archive for pheasant

Tagging gannets on the Bass Rock

July 20, 2016 bass rock, birds, east lothian, environment, gannets, nature, nature writing, north berwick, pheasant, science, sea, wildlife Comments Off on Tagging gannets on the Bass Rock
Tagging gannets on the Bass Rock.

Tagging gannets on the Bass Rock.

I was lucky enough to visit the Bass Rock with Leeds University scientists to tag gannets. A short piece has already appeared in the Guardian Country Diary so I just wanted to add a few photos here and note my family connection to the island.

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My first shooting season

February 10, 2015 animal ethics, animal rights, animals, birds, Country sports, eating, environment, ethics, Farming, field sports, Food, game, Meat, nature, pheasant, shooting, vegan, vegetarian, wildlife 6 comments
I spent the winter learning about shooting

I spent the winter learning how to shoot

I grew up in the countryside, so it may seem strange to call this my first shooting season. But this is the first time I’ve actually held a gun. Read more