Naturalist, nature writer and amateur photographer, based in heart of South Downs National Park.

Passionate about local British wildlife and connecting people with nature and a strong believer in the benefit of nature for our physical and mental wellbeing.

Studied conservation, agriculture, and visitor attraction management at further education. Keen interest in all things rural, including farming, history, traditions, culture, as well as nature.

I blog at:

oakbytherife.blogspot.co.uk/ for all things local patch wildlife (an area up to 2 miles radius from home) around Midhurst, West Sussex

sophiecosussex.blogspot.co.uk/ for wider ramblings on nature and other interest areas, photography and events.

Follow me on Twitter @SophiEcoWild and Facebook.com/SophiEcoWild

Member of AFON (www.afocusonnature.org/), mentored by Stephen Moss (www.stephenmoss.tv/)

CV available to view at: www.sophieco.co.uk/about/c-v/