Tag Archives: RSPB

Book Review – Wild Fell by Lee Schofield

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Miles King

This review has been rather long in gestation. Lee originally sent me a copy in early February. I started reading it in March, then had to stop half way through. My Migraines (which I wrote about here) were returning as … Continue reading →

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The Nature of our State

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Miles King

I was looking forward to attending the State of Nature launch, but decided in the end to stay at home at get on with some writing that is now becoming urgent. But despite my noble intentions, I became swept up … Continue reading →

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Somerset Levels Update: Reflections on Flooding

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Miles King

It’s not just “You forgot the birds” who have been attacking RSPB recently. Earlier this year, they were blamed by a number of people, for causing the flooding in the Somerset Levels and Moors. Christopher Booker, in the Telegraph, was … Continue reading →

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Owen Paterson: Enlightenment Man

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Miles King

Owen Paterson is Enlightenment Man in the modern day. OP believes that the environment needs to be improved and repeats this at every opportunity. He also promotes individualism and the public benefits derived from private profit-making. This is his central … Continue reading →

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