How going part time has skyrocketed my creative side hustle
It was 8 months ago that I decided to take the plunge. Against the advice of most, I made the controversial decision to significantly...
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- Feb 14
- 4 min
Capturing nature content in the Scottish Highlands
Nature never fails to inspire me. Being outdoors is when I feel at my most creative. It makes sense then that it is nature content that...
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- Oct 10, 2021
- 4 min
Do I really want to be an influencer?
An influencer. The new 'celebrity' of my generation. An entire new industry has been born with social media. The question it, do I...
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- Aug 29, 2021
- 4 min
5 most important lessons I've learnt from my first year of blogging
I have to admit it. I didn't have a clue when I first started blogging. Most of this comes down to the fact that I didn't have a goal. ...
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- Aug 8, 2021
- 5 min
The ultimate productivity method - I've read the books so you don't have too
I've got a confession. I may have become obsessed with productivity self-help books.... I've always classed myself as an organised...
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- Jul 18, 2021
- 3 min
Why I decided to step away from the work 'hustle' at the age of 28
It was everything. I've worked furiously for this from the age of 13, when I decided I was going to be a wildlife conservationist. It...
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- Jul 11, 2021
- 3 min
A guide on how to FIND your dream job in wildlife conservation
In the competitive world of wildlife conservation, you cannot afford to miss any opportunity. That's why its so important to keep on top...
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- Mar 28, 2021
- 4 min
Empowering female wildlife conservationist's - for women everywhere
Where do I even start? We've all seen the media recently. The tragic death of another young women. The shocking, yet not unexpected,...
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- Mar 13, 2021
- 4 min
Highs and lows of fieldwork in wildlife conservation
Let's face it, there is a tendency to 'glamourize' fieldwork. Its the aspect of wildlife conservation that often draws people in. That...
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- Mar 9, 2021
- 3 min
How To - Start a successful blog
Looking back, I know exactly where I went wrong. This is not the first blog I have started. I've had multiple false starts in the past. ...
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- Jan 11, 2021
- 4 min
Top 3 pros and cons to a career in wildlife conservation
I'll tell you this now. Its not what I thought it was going to be. I had the stirrings of wanting to work in wildlife conservation from...
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- Jan 4, 2021
- 5 min
My productive and mindful 5am morning routine - how to create your own for 2021
Do not underestimate the power of a morning routine. It can change your life. I've not always been a morning person. I certainly wasn't...
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- Nov 30, 2020
- 4 min
How does a wildlife conservationist really spend their time?
There is no such thing as a typical day in my job. When describing my position, as Capercaillie Advisory Officer for the RSPB, I...
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- Nov 13, 2020
- 4 min
Tough decisions for a wildlife conservationist - we can't save them all
Her body was still warm. I was shocked by her weight. I had never been this close to a red deer before. I'd underestimated the size of...
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- Oct 23, 2020
- 5 min
My winter in a wild Highland Forest - A conservationist's tale
So here I was. It was pitch black. I could vaguely make out the shape of what seemed to be a impossibly large building. We'd been...
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- Sep 24, 2020
- 4 min
A tale from a Farne Island Ranger - What its really like to live on an isolated seabird island
It was the size of it that struck me first. It really was just a rock in the ocean. As we approached in our little boat, I found myself...
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- Aug 18, 2020
- 6 min
5 essential tips for budding conservationists
Its finally happening. I try and remain professional as I open the email and not let the excitement get away from me. My first one. ...
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- Jul 3, 2020
- 3 min
A woman within the wildlife conservation world
I have always been proud of my gender. Growing up with three brothers made me feel special as I was different from my siblings. It also...
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- Apr 26, 2020
- 3 min
Take a walk in a capercaillie forest with me
As I leave the forest track my eyes are already scanning the undergrowth. Today, I am a detective. I start to move through the forest...
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- Apr 25, 2020
- 3 min
My morning with capercaillie
Its 4am and I'm frantically lurching out of sleep to turn off my buzzing alarm. I listen intently but can only hear the odd creaking of...
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