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British Insects

A reflective exploration of UK butterflies and moths, focusing on migration, seasonal signals, and environmental change.

Posted byEarthly Comforts16th May 202615th Jan 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:British moths, climate signals, countryside ecology, garden wildlife, insect indicators, native species, seasonal insects, UK butterflies3 Comments on British Insects

Australian Insects

A thoughtful introduction to Australia’s extraordinary insect life, exploring the ancient, resilient species that shape ecosystems, landscapes, and biodiversity across the continent.

Posted byEarthly Comforts14th Apr 202615th Jan 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:Ants, Australian insects, Bees, Beetles, Biodiversity, Earthen Passions, Ecosystems, insect ecology, native speciesLeave a comment on Australian Insects

Brown Hare

A rich, engaging guide to the brown hare in the UK, exploring its behaviour, breeding, farmland life, and why this iconic species is a powerful indicator of countryside health.

Posted byEarthly Comforts3rd Apr 20262nd Jan 2026Posted inThe Quiet Lives of Garden WildlifeTags:British hares, brown hare UK, countryside wildlife, Earthen Passions, farmland mammals, native species, rural nature, spring wildlifeLeave a comment on Brown Hare

Soprano Pipistrelle Bat

Learn about the soprano pipistrelle bat, a small and agile UK bat closely linked to waterways, high-frequency echolocation, and dusk-time feeding.

Posted byEarthly Comforts9th Mar 20262nd Jan 2026Posted inThe Quiet Lives of Garden WildlifeTags:bat habitats, Earthen Passions, native species, nocturnal mammals, pipistrelle bats, soprano pipistrelle, UK bats, waterway wildlifeLeave a comment on Soprano Pipistrelle Bat

The Sleeper in the Hedgerow

A detailed, engaging guide to hazel dormice in the UK, exploring their behaviour, habitats, seasonal rhythms, and why they are vital indicators of healthy landscapes.

Posted byEarthly Comforts28th Feb 202628th Feb 2026Posted inThe Quiet Lives of Garden WildlifeTags:British mammals, conservation UK, Earthen Passions, hazel dormouse, hedgerow habitat, native species, UK dormice, woodland wildlifeLeave a comment on The Sleeper in the Hedgerow

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