MEDIA
Life as a university lecturer is rewarding but incredibly busy, so in between the times when I’m bound to my office, I manage to go out to the field to remind myself of why I do this job in the first place. Click on the videos below to share the experience at some of my most favourite locations where we collect data!
Toytop Woodland, England
This quiet little oasis echoes Game of Thrones in winter, but the only ‘Wildlings’ you find here are the small fluffy variety!
Shackleford Banks, North Carolina
This place is hard to get to unless you have a boat. Located just off the North Carolina coast, this little island is home to not only our furry study species; it’s home to these amazing wild horses you see in the video! Apparently, the horses were left behind by people many hundreds of years ago, where they have continued to thrive and adapt to some of the harshest of conditions, including hurricanes! This is a true testament to the incredible ways in which some species are able to adapt to their environment.
Northumberland Coast, England
A pleasant surprise when we first arrived at this spot. Nestled along the Northumberland coastline, this beautiful stretch of beach had pops of colourful flowers scattered throughout the dunes on one of the hottest days of the year! !
BROCK WOOD, SCOTLAND
This is one of my favourite places along the border between Scotland and England. Brock Wood is not only home to amazing wildlife, it also has some stunning views, which you can see in this video!
ESHOLT WOOD, ENGLAND
Regardless of rain, snow, or ice, we’re always up for getting data if it’s safe to do so! Nestled within the bustling city of Leeds, this little gem of a forest harbours a unique and serene landscape, particularly in winter!
FLAMBOROUGH, ENGLAND
There’s always time for a pause to admire all of the breathtaking landscapes that come with the joys of doing fieldwork! This video shows one of my favourite places in Yorkshire, located along the infamous Jurassic coastline in England. Take a walk along this beach and you may just find a prehistoric fossil, but remember to “take only photographs, and leave only footprints”!
NEUSE RIVER, NORTH CAROLINA
This river runs along the northern sector of the Croatan National Forest where we conduct field work. Most of the furry critters we study are nocturnal, so this breathtaking view is an absolute treat to take in while the sun is still out!
CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST, NORTH CAROLINA
Much of the Croatan is characterised by tall long-leaf pines. These trees are an important part of the natural history of this landscape, and they rely on forest fires to help them germinate!
CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST, NORTH CAROLINA
One of our primary field sites for the ROCC programme is this national forest, located along the coast of North Carolina. It’s quite rainy in July and August, but the soothing sounds of rain on the rooftop of the car is always welcome during the summer heat!
OUTER BANKS, NORTH CAROLINA
There is a chain of islands in the Atlantic Ocean called the Outer Banks, which are located just off the coast of North Carolina. After a long day of field work, it’s always nice to take time to pause and enjoy the view!