Patrick Barkham
Patrick Barkham writes about nature and the environment for The Guardian, and is the author of natural history writing books including The Butterfly Isles and Islander.
Recent articles by Patrick Barkham
Discover poet John Clare: The voice of nature amid mental health struggles
From farm labourer to brilliant nature poet,
John Clare found fleeting fame and lasting unhappiness. But now his beautiful writings about the countryside are attracting a new generation of fans
Day Out: Holme Dunes, Norfolk
Winter birdwatching is a chance to slow down. Enjoy a trip to the Norfolk coast and winter birdwatching.
Roger Deakin: writer and wild swimmer
Handsome, witty and freedom-loving, Roger Deakin was the first great champion of wild swimming – and one of the best nature writers of his generation. Ten years after Roger’s death, Patrick Barkham celebrates his rich and unconventional life.
