illustration by Lydia Thornley
May Day, Otmoor
Caroline Kohl
A gorgeous wetlands-inspired poem about Otmoor, a place with an inspiring history. Caroline summons a flock of glorious birds...
Wild words for wild places: 26 Habitats week three
Meadow by Kirsty Leishman
Throughout September 26 Writers are rhapsodising about our wonderful wild places, from peat bogs to hedgerows. Here are the latest six of their powerful poems about nature.
Illustration by Lydia Thornley
A stitch in time
Beverley Moore
Hedgerows are a rich habitat for all sorts of species. Beverley invites us to take notice and cherish these precious places in this poem and essay.
illustration by Lydia Thornley
The Embrace of Water
Miranda Dickinson
Wetlands - "the place where sky meets land" - a beautiful poem on this precious habitat.
Illustration by Lydia Thornley
Hedges on edges
Francesca Baker
A chance to go rambling and brambling with Francesca as she discovers the delights of the hedgerow and their importance in connecting, people, places and nature.
Illustration by Lydia Thornley
It’s Just a Log
Margaret Kenna
A lovely centena reflection on a fallen oak tree in Queenswood - a beautiful refuge for north Londoners.
Illustration by Lydia Thornley
A foreshadowing
Gemma Cantelo
‘Let’s huddle in the hush/that winter ushers in’ - Gemma's centena offers something like a prayer for woodland.
Illustration by Lydia Thornley
Discover more poetry
Find out more about #26Habitats and read last weeks four poems exploring our wild places.
Wild Wetlands
The wonderful place where water and dry land meet to create a haven for plant life.
Credit: Kieron Huston
Habitable Hedgerows
Miles upon miles of hedgerows make them a common sight around the UK.