Insect Sex Education and much more
Sometimes one just has to step back and applaud. Now’s one of those times: The Ranger has just spent a
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The Ventilator
Incorporating The Ranger's Blog
Author: Matthew Chatfield
No, honestly, I didn’t mean that.
Interesting follow-up to my previous post “When gorse is in flower it’s the season for love“: Thanks Google, but I
Read moreAgricultural Anomalies 10
Relax, the wait is over. Find the Fault returns after a Christmas break, and this time the Ranger will ease
Read moreCheck out this massive crab
We heard you wanted to see a picture of a simply gigantic crab. So here it is. Coconut Crab (Birgus
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The prickly question of holly leaves
There’s nothing like the possible debunking of ‘a well-known fact’ to get The Ranger’s nose twitching. Recently I went for
Read moreIs the moon really blue?
Did you know last night had the second brightest moonlight since 1993? The brightest was last month. We won’t see
Read moreUndiscriminating metal detectorist
The family came visiting to Ranger Towers today, and in keeping with tradition, adults and children alike are obliged to
Read moreHome from work for Christmas
Standing in the office wearing his coat, The Ranger was just about to set off for the staff Christmas dinner.
Read moreAn old gate
The Isle of Wight is known for its downs and cliffs, but inland, especially on the north of the Island,
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When gorse is in flower it’s the season for love
A great influence on the life of a young ranger is the figure of the Senior Ranger. In my own
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