Supported by the RSPB and Rewriting Extinction, on 5th November 2022, I launched The Feather Speech, a national campaign for swifts. At the core of this 6 month campaign, was a petition asking for swift bricks to be made compulsory across new housing in Britain. This measure would help not just swifts, but three other red-listed birds: House sparrows, House martins and starlings. Development is causing biodiversity loss, and these birds are on the red list because of us, yet they are not included in the BNG. The petition reached 110,000 signatures and has cross party political support, championed by Zac Goldsmith who is committed to securing a national policy for swift bricks in new builds.

My writing is focused on celebrating the natural world through the power of wonder, capturing individual moments, creatures and landscapes.

Writing Retreat
You can join me for a week of workshops, nature walks, one to one tutorials and private writing time in Mützenich, Germany: 17th-23rd September 2023. This retreat is perfect for anyone who is interested in writing about the wonders of the natural world, whether you have decades of experience or you’re just getting started. Click below for more information.