Beewolf buzzing Ryde once more
In 2007 The Ranger wrote about his local colony of Philanthus triangulum, the European beewolf. Sadly, in 2008 the fearsome
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The Ventilator
Incorporating The Ranger's Blog
Author: Matthew Chatfield
Chat up line
There was a time, way back, when the Virtual Ranger really was a ranger – complete with Land-Rover, chainsaw and
Read moreWhat the fox that?
The Ranger received an intriguing email recently from Naturenet reader and amateur freelance nature photographer Russell Edwards. It contained the
Read moreThe Clacton Bike Steps
Now this is probably going to sound a bit nerdy. But here goes anyway. At a family wedding recently The
Read moreTwo mirrors, some mice, and some rather puzzled birds
This one’s beyond explanation – but that’s never stopped us before. [youtube]306MUlh054Y[/youtube] Probably worth watching through to the end. Did
Read moreSo why are clouds classified anyway?
Great news, friends, those crazy scientists have discovered a new type of cloud! Actually, it’s not even scientists but some
Read moreCheck out this massive fly
This weekend I discovered that the biggest fly in the UK was much bigger than I’d previously thought. Yes, we
Read moreBook review: The retreat of reason (Anthony Browne, 2006)
A friend lent The Ranger a book for his entertainment; “The Retreat of Reason: Political Correctness and the Corruption of
Read moreThe painted ladies of the Atlas Mountains
If you have yet to see them, you soon will. Fluttering gently on the breeze, these delicate insects seem hardly
Read moreIn praise of the Guided Walk
Arriving in the car park, there are a few already there – standing expectantly, leaflet in hand, booted and brightly
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