Wildlife
Suffolk's boardwalk empire
March 23rd 2012
David Falk of discover Suffolk takes to the platforms across Westwood Marshes to wonder at ther wildlife near Walberswick
Discover Suffolk: On a winning streak on the Waveney Fens
March 22nd 2012
Suffolk’s marshlands make for fascinating wildlife encounters on many levels. Lindsay Want and David Falk, Manager of Suffolk County Council’s countryside access project, Discover Suffolk get out and about on the north Suffolk border
Take your Suffolk wildlife watching to another level
March 22nd 2012
Lindsay Want has some advice for getting the most from a day in the wilds
Animal Magic - Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka
July 11th 2011
Flatulent bubble baths, splashes and showers: Karen Bowerman watches a herd of seventy elephants enjoy bath time at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka...
Animal Magic - Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka
July 11th 2011
Flatulent bubble baths, splashes and showers: Karen Bowerman watches a herd of seventy elephants enjoy bath time at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka...
Enjoy a splash of local colour in Suffolk's wetlands
May 23rd 2011
Some of Suffolk's wetlands weave in and out of our industrial heritage. David Falk, manager of Discover Suffolk, buffs up his binoculars for a closer look and reveals some surprises
Suffolk's spring greens
February 21st 2011
With winter still crunching under his walking boots, Suffolk County Council’s countryside manager, David Falk, heads down to the water to discover refreshing spring treats with a difference
Which bird tops the festive pecking order?
December 16th 2010
Which bird do we most associate with Christmas? Putting aside the luckless turkey, it’s the robin, pheasant and partridge who tend to feature on greeting cards and all are very much part of our countryside. John Grant argues the case
Naturewatch: November
November 11th 2010
Moving in, moving out or simply settling down, Suffolk’s wildlife is now preparing for the challenge of winter, as John Grant explains
Naturewatch: October
October 18th 2010
October. The very thought of it thrills Suffolk’s birdwatching community. An impassioned John Grant explains why
Naturewatch: September
September 23rd 2010
Suffolk’s summer is now but a fast-fading memory though the autumn migration season is a more than adequate replacement - and it’s sure to get the birdwatcher’s pulses racing says John Grant
Naturewatch: August
August 17th 2010
It’s still holiday time and our purple heaths and shimmering beaches are looking resplendent, but summer hasn’t got long to go. John Grant tells us what to look out for in our countryside before autumn sets in
Naturewatch Suffolk: July
July 30th 2010
While sun-seekers flock to Suffolk’s beaches, some birds are preparing for the long haul south, as John Grant reports
Naturewatch: June
July 19th 2010
The moon in June sheds subtle light on a wealth of nocturnal wildlife wonders. John Grant urges you to go out on the prowl
Suffolk's best birdwatching
June 25th 2010
More than 400 species of bird have been recorded in Suffolk and looking out for them is a rewarding and fascinating pastime. John Grant has some advice for the birdwatching beginner
Wings and preyers at Stonham Barns
June 24th 2010
If you’re looking for a day out with a difference, where it doesn’t matter if the sun shines or not, visit the magnificent birds of prey who reside at Stonham Barns, says Mark Tripp
Park life down on the Orwell
June 14th 2010
A rural oasis close to the heart of Ipswich, Orwell Country Park is perhaps not as well known as it deserves to be, says Cathy Brown
Bursting into life, the Suffolk countryside in May
May 27th 2010
The arrival of May is traditionally marked across the northern hemisphere with celebration. Winter, after all, is now behind us, and John Grant finds plenty to rejoice about in the Suffolk countryside
Suffolk photographer David Hermon goes where the wild things are
February 23rd 2010
Looking at these remarkable pictures, it's hard to believe that David Hermon took up wildlife photography just five years ago. John Grant reports
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