So, what am I working on?...

I am investigating how wildlife responds to environmental pressures such as climate change and habitat loss.


Through the conversion of large areas of countryside into farmland and towns, many animals and plants have lost areas of their original habitat. This affects how many organisms survive, how they move and how they interact. When combined with a changing climate it is highly likely that a range of organisms are going to be effected, causing biodiversity loss and altering ecosystems.


Thursday, May 17, 2012

'Big Nature Day' or a big nature summer?

Interested in Nature? I imagine you may be if you have found this blog. If you can make it to the Natural History Museum next weekend (27th May 2012), there is an environmental treat in store for you. They are running a BIG NATURE day. There is so much to explore with British wildlife and this event allows you to meet nature groups, get involved in surveying and listen to fascinating talks throughout the day. If you can’t make it on the 27th then there are a number of other events running throughout the summer such as the Big Seaweed Search, Bioblitz and BugCounts which can be found on the Natural History Museum and OPAL websites. No, I haven’t been paid by these organisations to promote the events, they just look fascinating! Once I have got the first draft of my thesis to my supervisor (almost there!) I will surely be getting out and enjoying all that the British countryside has to offer!