I’m running a creative writing course in September on The Folkore and Mythology of Wild Birds. I have long been fascinated by the wild birds in the UK. The course will aim to inspire creative writing through learning about Gaelic folklore amongst others.

I have had some fun encounters with crows in particular. A good friend has been adopted by a crow that she has nicknamed Bobby. Bobby flies to greet her on her dog walk every day.

There is also a fantastic crow nicknamed Captain Jack, a jackdaw, which was hand reared by the owners of Pool Bridge Farm wild swimming lakes. He loves nothing more than landing on your head when you are swimming across the lake or jumping onto your lap. You have to watch out though, he has an eye for sparkly things and I’ve heard about an engagement ring and hearing aid recently stolen and deposited in the lake!

If you are interested in booking on my course the details are on my courses / tuition page.

My daughter and I have been sketching crows!