The jibe about East Anglia that always falls flat
So non-East Anglians chortle about our non-mountainous landscape? Let them, says Simon Barnes - we have the best skies to make up for it.
The jibe about East Anglia that always falls flat
So non-East Anglians chortle about our non-mountainous landscape? Let them, says Simon Barnes - we have the best skies to make up for it.
The invasive species you can’t help but like
Simon Barnes on an 'invader' from East Asia which has become a fixture in our gardens.
The invasive species you can’t help but like
Simon Barnes on an 'invader' from East Asia which has become a fixture in our gardens.
Are these East Anglia’s ‘Big 5’ must-see species?
You've heard of Africa's 'Big 5' must-see species. But what are East Anglia's equivalents? Simon Barnes has his list – but do you agree?
The people behind this Snape plan should think about what harmony really means
Opinion: Plans to build more car parking at one of East Anglia's most beautiful spots, Snape Maltings, is plain wrong, says Simon Barnes.
The two notes that tell me spring is really here
The chiffchaff's call is the true herald of spring for Simon Barnes.
Simon Barnes thinks the East Anglia regional bird should be the marsh harrier, but what’s your view?
If you ever feel discouraged about life, look at the sky. This is particularly good advice if you live in East Anglia – Lord knows, we've got enough of the stuff.
When Nature has a practice run for Spring...
Nature writer SIMON BARNES looks forward to Nature's stirrings for a new season.
Every one of our Nothing Much places play a part in bringing us the mighty epic of Norfolk Wild
So let us give praise to the Nothing Much. To the scruffy bits, the hairy bits, the forgotten corners, the overlooked little chunks and the places we really must do something about some day.
