Archive - Side Quests

Where the Polar Bears Roam

The quiet of Svalbard is a beautiful companion. I stop mid-step on my way back to my hotel just to listen.

Apr 4 •

Rebecca Bradley

February 2025

Badgers will not pick a fight with another animal. But if they do end up in one, they will fight until they no longer can.

Feb 10 •

Rebecca Bradley

January 2025

July 2024

The Call of Mull

The White-tailed Eagle is about as close as I'll ever get to seeing a real-life dragon.

Jul 8, 2024 •

Rebecca Bradley

June 2024

Spring Awakening

Herons, grebes, and a strange whole lot of World of Warcraft

Jun 9, 2024 •

Rebecca Bradley

April 2024

In the realm of dreams

Apr 22, 2024 •

Rebecca Bradley

March 2024

The Frozen North

Eyjafjörður, the "Fjord of Islands"

Mar 29, 2024 •

Rebecca Bradley

Red Squirrels in the Forest

Ah, Red Squirrels. So beautiful. So cheeky. So damn adorable with those ear tufts. Swoon.

Mar 2, 2024 •

Rebecca Bradley

February 2024

Hello Nature Word of the Year

My Word is simple, something I will hear every day that calms me and makes me realise everything will be okay.

Feb 23, 2024 •

Rebecca Bradley

The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd

The only reindeer herd to be found in the UK

Feb 11, 2024 •

Rebecca Bradley

The Smew on the Loch

A little rare visitor to the UK

Feb 7, 2024 •

Rebecca Bradley

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