The British Trust for Ornithologists (BTO) is the self-proclaimed 'go-to organisation for information on the UK's birds'. The heart of BTO focuses on three key areas: birds, science, people. They work to secure a better future for birds and nature, using science, monitoring and data to inform good environmental decisions, inspiring others with the wonder … Continue reading Winter Bird Survey looking for volunteers
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Sunday musings
Daily writing promptWhat was the hardest personal goal you've set for yourself?View all responses Running a marathon. The marathon itself was fine. Yes, everything that could go wrong, did go wrong on the actual day, but I still hit my target time and finished with all my toenails so I take that as a win. … Continue reading Sunday musings
Is the European Union planning to ban widely-used ‘meaty names’ for plant-based food?
In 2020, the European Union (EU) put forward proposals to ban the use of 'meaty names' - such as 'sausages', 'burgers' and 'like-chicken' - on labels for plant based food products. These proposals were quickly dismissed, however it appears that the EU has tried again! Two competing sets of planned restrictions which are currently being … Continue reading Is the European Union planning to ban widely-used ‘meaty names’ for plant-based food?
Book Review: The Golden Mole by Katherine Rundell
Book blurb: A gloriously illustrated and fascinating bestiary of the world's most extraordinary endangered animals - a treasure trove of vanishing wonders. And each of them may soon disappear from the earth. A lavishly illustrated compendium of the staggering lives of some of the world's most endangered animals, The Golden Mole is a chance to … Continue reading Book Review: The Golden Mole by Katherine Rundell
Sunday Musings
What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? Don't ask questions you do not want to know the answer to. This phrase has saved me a lot of headaches throughout the years, although in my line of work, a similar phrase is also very helpful: Don't ask questions that you don't already know the … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Lush snow Fairy body scrub
I really am on the Snow Fairy hype at the moment, but this is my favourite product and it is one of my highlights of winter every year. I was very excited to see that a new product has also been released, and of course I had to try it. Snow Fairy always smells so … Continue reading Lush snow Fairy body scrub
PSA: Lush Snow Fairy returns
We haven't had Halloween yet and the shops are already starting to prepare for Christmas. The only plus side to this, is that Lush have released their Snow Fairy range! This is my favourite range, because it smells like candy: Like candy floss and parma violets and Love Heart candies. I never get tired of … Continue reading PSA: Lush Snow Fairy returns
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?View all responses I would like my blog to help someone on their vegan journey. The main message I want to get across is that veganism is accessible to everyone, and that the most important thing is that people … Continue reading Sunday Musings
UN High Seas Treaty formally ratified
The High Seas Treaty will come into force in January 2026! The Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (also known as the agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction or 'BBNJ') was created to implement … Continue reading UN High Seas Treaty formally ratified
Crosstown apple crumble doughnut
It wouldn't be a trip into London without a visit to Crosstown Doughnuts. As it is also officially autumn here in the UK, it also means that all the best autumnal flavours are out in force, including apple and cinnamon everything, which I am absolutely here for! Crosstown Doughtnuts are always a safe choice, as … Continue reading Crosstown apple crumble doughnut
Taylor Talks Vegan 