Mark’s most recent Sunday Book Review has him stroling down by the Cornish sea-side (in his imagination, of course), having a look at the superb rock pools to be found there containing many fascinating forms of life – each with its own story – being guided by Cornwall’s own rock pooler par excellence: Heather Buttivant.
Ever since I began reading the Seasons Anthology from Elliott & Thompson, I have been increasingly finding myself paying more attention to the genre of non-fiction called “place” writing. Focused on the interactions of people (either the writer or others) with a particular location in conveying the Zeitgeist of the place to the reader, place writing incorporates a wide range of elements from history to psychology – and of most interest to me, nature.
The other day while digging through a cabinet in our garage, I stumbled upon a shoebox that had been shoved to the back and that showed signs that it had been there for some time.
In case you don’t yet have your shopping completed for all those on your gift list, I’d like to offer this friendly reminder that two very important naturalist holidays are approaching fast: International Rock Flipping Day and (for those of the British persuasion) National Moth Night.