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The Butterfly That Beat Its Wings

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Martyn Murray

As we gaze into the future, the further forward we look, the more unpredictable it becomes. Despite our skills in satellite imagery, science-networking and super-computer processing which give us unsurpassed details about our planet and its resources and notwithstanding our … Continue reading →

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Advice for a Young Conservationist

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Martyn Murray

Dear Young Conservationist, It’s always a pleasure to write to someone who is interested in wildlife conservation. I think the best way I can help you at the outset of your career is to give a brief overview of the … Continue reading →

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Ponticum and Me: An Alien-Plant Love Story

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Martyn Murray

This afternoon I drove along a small winding road above the Kyles of Bute passing through a forest of rhododendrons daubed by nature’s brush with splotches of pink and purple. The flowers picked out the natural shape of shrubs and from a distance painted crimson … Continue reading →

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2011 in review

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Martyn Murray

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A Scottish pub holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 1,600 times in 2011. If the average Scot spends the whole evening in … Continue reading →

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Alive in the Dead of Winter

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Martyn Murray

A friend was camping in the eastern Mongolian steppes a couple of winters ago. He was driving off-track to survey migratory gazelle and was well equipped for camping at -40 degrees Celsius with Arctic tent and goose down sleeping bag. … Continue reading →

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Hunting for John Muir’s Sanctuary

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Martyn Murray

On Saturday the sun shone on the snow-covered fields and hills of East Lothian; it was the perfect day for a walk along that most beautiful of coastlines, where the trees lean out over the sea, and the tide creeps … Continue reading →

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Welcome to The Wild Nature Blog

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Martyn Murray

With the help of Julian Derry and large quantities of coffee WildNature.org was born yesterday. It is to be the watering hole where strange new beasts and familiar old friends can cool their heels whilst making free with thoughts on … Continue reading →

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