This year I'm branching out into some very wet safaris! Sea based ones to be precise. But in the process, there is always a period of getting up to speed and learning new things.
But, one thing I've learned from the past is that humans, even now after everything that is going on in the world. Can exhibit ...
Yes, Okay, I'm really very sorry for that!
But it might have made you smile...or cry!
We've been hearing about that fact that as the seas have been a lot quieter over the lock down, we have been fortunate enough to be treated to species close up!
Recently I got a phone call from a friend ...
At the end of this week the new Sir David Attenborough programme goes live on Apple TV. It looks at the world through the eyes of the last year. The world, without the predominant specie out and about. How has nature dealt with the lack of humans, both on land and in the oceans of the world.
The message ...
I recently took part in a fantastic online chat in Club House that was focused on whether Rhino de-horning was a benefit to the species or not. Arranged by the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation it had a team of experts who had first hand experience and a wealth of knowledge ...
We live in an amazing world. The importance of observing animals and developing an understanding of their behaviours is critical both to appreciate how they interact, but also when possible changes can indicate new developments.
Allo-mothering is a behaviour that you can see in some predators, and other ...
Last night I watched the Attenborough Witness Statement. I cannot describe the level of emotions I went through. Everything from absolute love for this man through guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, anger and then a small glimmer of hope.
Afterwards, while sitting talking with Cate, I discussed the fact ...
We have known for a long time that the matriarchs in herds have passed on critical information to others in that herd. It's a logical thing, considering humans as mammals do the same. We look to our parents to pass on their experiences to us, and they craft and shape how we think as we grow up. Sadly, sometimes ...
It has been a long journey to this moment.
Back in 2018 a law was introduced through the UK Parliament that would effectively close many of the routes through the UK for illegal Ivory. It stemmed from an investigation by the UK's Environmental Investigation Agency. This charity, which is seen worldwide ...
We live in interesting times. Who would have thought that we would be writing off 2020 as the year we didn't do anything?
Well, not traveling aside, there are so many things that are happening right now, that when we do eventually come out of this forced hibernation will be a shock to us. Nature has ...
This is a post that may not help me with corporations, or perhaps it will?
In the past I've always taken the view that corporations were the evil empire, and I don't suppose I'm the only one! However, part of that might actually be because of my experience in the corporate world, and more specifically ...
Even though we have all been enjoying the Christmas break, something that has not escaped anyone's view has been the awful fires that have destroyed huge amounts of Australia. Now this isn't going to be a post about global warming, as we can all now accept easily the evidence.
No, my thoughts are that ...
Something that is marvelous to watch in Brixham are the numerous "bold as brass" Turnstones. In Summer with their striking livery or as now with their Winter coats. These little birds will wander around and under the feet of many of the locals or tourists that come to Brixham.
On my first walk ...
The ongoing thoughts of Simon Palmer.
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