New highway code entry discovered: spider lane!
Check out these great photos from one of the Ranger’s favourite reference sites: Nick’s Spiders: Nick writes: Lariniodes sclopetarius… is
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The Ventilator
Incorporating The Ranger's Blog
Author: Matthew Chatfield
Parasites: can they really be that bad?
Parasite! The very word is an insult. But is that entirely fair to parasites? Have parasites just had a bad
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Coastal right of access – what’s all this about ‘spreading room’?
It’s been a couple of months now since Natural England announced the proposals to create a new right of access
Read moreCompetition time again! Win your own copy of the IMAX Deep Sea DVD
COMPETITION CLOSED! Results coming soon. Once more you lucky Ranger readers get the chance to win a splendid natural history
Read moreRedundant signs dilute the message
On the ferry today The Ranger was having his usual rant about counterproductive safety signs (the last one was on
Read moreTrouble with the old bags
Ranger regular Dave Larkin writes on a subject very close to The Ranger’s gnarled old heart: Saw this seagull with
Read moreVentnor Wall Lizards: native or not?
In the deep south of the Isle of Wight can be found the town of Ventnor – the living proof
Read moreDeep underground, something stirs… the ants awaken
A few weeks ago The Ranger was visiting Parkhurst Forest to inspect the excellent squirrel hide there when he came
Read moreThe rising tide of spam
Every now and again – well, about every six months actually – The Ranger delves into his email server to
Read moreHedges in our landscape – recommended link
The Ranger has long been aware of an excellent online essay by professional hedgelayer Paul Blissett. In fact, elements from
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