Dixe Wills
Author and journalist
Dixe Wills is the author of a shelf-wearying host of books about Britain including The Z-Z of Great Britain, Tiny Islands and Tiny Churches. His volumes on the natural world include At Night, The Armchair Naturalist and The Wisdom of Nature. You’ll find more of his words in The Guardian’s Travel section where he muses on the joys of eco-friendly, outdoorsy, non-flying holidays.
Recent articles by Dixe Wills
Climbers descend 60m vertical shaft in Greece – and find bear scratch marks at the bottom
The discovery, made by researchers from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, demonstrates the extraordinary climbing ability of Greece's brown bears.
I've caught the baby wombat": 10 unbelievably idiotic and foolish acts committed by tourists that will have your blood boiling
if you’re thinking of going on holiday to see some wildlife, here are 10 cautionary tales of what not to do...
Bite marks found on York skeleton provide first evidence of Roman gladiators fighting lions
The skeleton offers the very first physical evidence in Europe of human-animal combat, say researchers.
10 reasons why you should never - EVER - date a birder
On paper a birder might sound like a great date, with a love of the natural world, but don't be deceived, says Dixe Wills, as all might not be as it seems...
