This post first appeared in my free monthly Substack newsletter on some of nature's most amazing weather, wildlife, space and coastal/tidal phenomena and provides a quick Continue Reading
The extraordinary Northern Lights
A G5 (extreme) geomagnetic storm A few weeks ago, I posted an article called The elusive Northern Lights with a lament about the lack of sightings this year, only Continue Reading
The Severn Bore: what causes it and when and where to see it?
The Severn Estuary begins near Gloucester and ends close to Cardiff to the north and Weston-super-Mare on the opposite shores. It is home to one of the best known tidal bores Continue Reading
Surfing the mountain waves
From tidal bores to atmospheric waves I’ve long had a fascination with waves and moving to a place near the sea has only strengthened that interest. From the gentle ripples Continue Reading
10 best waterfront sights of Liverpool and the Mersey Estuary
Having written a travel guide to the Mersey Estuary, I sometimes get asked for suggestions for places to visit around Liverpool and the estuary off the beaten track. I Continue Reading
The Mersey Tidal Bore: a natural phenomenon
On the highest tides, a most unusual sight occurs in the Mersey Estuary: a tidal bore travelling upstream from south Liverpool to Warrington. Although on a smaller scale than Continue Reading
Cherry blossom, aurora, meteors, murmurations
Welcome to the April issue of Nature’s tidings, as spring starts to reveal some of its finest natural spectacles, with news of possible cherry blossom, aurora, meteors and Continue Reading
