“Lionel Kelleway explores the micro world of Mosses in a wood on the border of Shropshire and Herefordshire with the help of a local bryologist Mark Lawley.” “Lionel Kelleway goes in search of ferns that have settled in some unexpected places.” “Lionel Kelleway joins two bird-ringers in an orchard in Worcestershire as they wait for […]
Born Again Bird Watcher Archive
The archive of posts from the original Born Again Bird Watcher blog.
In Bob We Trust
In these days when the global economy is in the Bemis, businesses are tossing hard-working honest people to the curb by the tens of thousands, and those responsible for it all are roaming free and cashing their multi-million dollar bonus checks, it’s easy to fall into deep despair and conclude that there is, in fact, […]
Martha Stewart, Bird Watcher
Half a dozen years ago, a corporate executive I knew was somewhat dubious about the true popularity of bird watching; he simply couldn’t believe that as many people participated in it as he was being told by his advisors. “How come if there are so many of you,” he asked me, in deference to my […]
Meeting Mr. Rosen
The life of a book critic is certainly not without its joys. Among these I count having the opportunity to meet authors whose books I have found particularly noteworthy for their erudition, their style, or their overall ability to convey their respective messages to the reader. Such meetings are particularly enjoyable when, as a result, […]