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Welcome to my journal page

I write about a variety of things but mostly about my connection with nature and the things I observe, I also write a bit about the work I make, naturally. I hope you enjoy exploring the different posts here, I love to hear your thoughts and find out about the things you have seen, you are welcome to leave a comment.

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May 7, 2025
Kate Meets: Wildlife Photographer - Mark Harder
May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025
Kate Meets: Writer Stephen Rutt
Mar 27, 2025
Mar 27, 2025
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Feb 6, 2025
Kate Meets: Medical Herbalist Fiona Brannigan
Feb 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025
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Nov 14, 2024
Interview with Calder Art Supplies
Nov 14, 2024
Nov 14, 2024
How to choose a personalised print
Oct 17, 2024
How to choose a personalised print
Oct 17, 2024
Oct 17, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
The making process - papercut collages
Sep 25, 2024
Sep 25, 2024
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Jan 24, 2024
Living North Magazine Interview
Jan 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024
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Sep 13, 2023
Exploring Copper Mines in the Lake District
Sep 13, 2023
Sep 13, 2023
I caught a Kestrel
Feb 7, 2023
I caught a Kestrel
Feb 7, 2023
Feb 7, 2023
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Jan 10, 2023
Poor January
Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
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Nov 21, 2022
Festive Gift Guide
Nov 21, 2022
Nov 21, 2022
The early bird catches…a great view of dolphins in Northumberland
Sep 21, 2022
The early bird catches…a great view of dolphins in Northumberland
Sep 21, 2022
Sep 21, 2022
Jackdaws & Sycamores - The importance of being a tree
Jun 15, 2022
Jackdaws & Sycamores - The importance of being a tree
Jun 15, 2022
Jun 15, 2022
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May 13, 2022
Nan Shepherd and National Parks
May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022
Facing North
Apr 7, 2022
Facing North
Apr 7, 2022
Apr 7, 2022
Why I watch birds, especially right now
Mar 1, 2022
Why I watch birds, especially right now
Mar 1, 2022
Mar 1, 2022
First day at Journal school - Fairies and Starlings
Feb 22, 2022
First day at Journal school - Fairies and Starlings
Feb 22, 2022
Feb 22, 2022

Jackdaws & Sycamores - The importance of being a tree

June 15, 2022

I watched the jackdaws paired up facing their feathers away from the strong westerly wind, monochrome silhouettes against the greying sky.

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In Places Tags Trees, Jackdaws, Sycamore, Beech, White Beam
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First day at Journal school - Fairies and Starlings

February 22, 2022

Hello, if you’re reading this then I am really really happy to have you here. I intend to write in a fairly loose uninhibited way about the things that interest me, drive me creatively and also just musings on life, adventures, lovely things I’ve seen and I’d also like to share some of my work with you.

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In Places, Birdwatching Tags Starlings, holiday, birdwatching, silverdale, arnside, rspb, leighton moss, birdwatching leighton moss, starlings murmuration
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Kate Meets: Wildlife Photographer - Mark Harder
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Kate & Stephen Rutt No bgrd.png
Kate Meets: Writer Stephen Rutt
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Kate & Fiona Brannigan 2.png
Kate Meets: Medical Herbalist Fiona Brannigan
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Kate & Fox Print - Photo Credit - Tim Smith.jpg
Interview with Calder Art Supplies
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How to choose a personalised print
How to choose a personalised print
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IMG_1236.jpg
The making process - papercut collages
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IMG_8281.jpg
Living North Magazine Interview
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IMG_6719.jpg
Exploring Copper Mines in the Lake District
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I caught a Kestrel
I caught a Kestrel

On an extremely cold January afternoon as we watched Jackdaws and Rooks head south to their nightly roost, this Kestrel quietly observed us from its perch.

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Poor January

January - it must be the month which holds the record for the most conflicting feelings about it. I get the impression most people dislike this long, dark & cold month. And… I get it, it’s certainly a comedown from the frantic activities that come with December and the festive season.

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