Nature Speaks
About
Welcome to Nature Speaks, where the wild world has a voice.
This blog was born from a deep belief that nature isn’t silent – we just need to learn how to listen. From the whisper of woodlands to the wisdom of wildlife, Nature Speaks explores how the natural world communicates, adapts, and thrives.
Through storytelling, science, and reflection, we delve into the intelligence of animals, the subtle signs of the seasons, and the intricate relationships that bind ecosystems together. Whether you’re a curious naturalist, a seasoned ecologist, or simply someone who finds peace in birdsong, there’s something here for you.
What You’ll Find Here:
- Wildlife Stories: True tales of animal behaviour and adaptation from Britain and beyond.
- Natural Intelligence: Features on how plants, animals, and ecosystems solve problems and survive.
- Seasonal Observations: Nature notes that celebrate the small wonders of each turning month.
- Thoughtful Essays: Reflections on our human relationship with the living world – and how to listen more closely.
Our Mission:
To inspire deeper connection with the natural world by uncovering the stories that nature tells – and the science that helps us understand them.
About the Author
I live and write in North Wales, where mountains, rivers, and shifting seas shape my days. Nature Speaks grew from a simple belief: that the living world is always speaking to us, if only we pause long enough to listen.
My path here has not been a straight one. I hold an MA in Creative Writing, and have worked across writing, art, nursing, clinical hypnotherapy, and horticulture – each strand teaching me something about care, creativity, and the patterns of life. I also completed the Granta Nature Writing Course, further deepening my commitment to exploring how words can hold wonder and reciprocity with the living world.
Alongside this, I’ve long been drawn to Jungian psychology and the quiet ways imagination bridges the inner world with the natural world.
My writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Lady, Nursing Standard and other Royal College of Nursing (RCN) publications. Today my focus is on the wild landscapes closest to home, and on making ecological knowledge accessible, engaging, and rooted in a deep love for the land.
When I am not writing, you might find me hiking old footpaths, sketching or painting what I see, or immersed in the waters of North Wales or the Lake district, paddleboarding, wild swimming, and listening to the wild in all its voices.
The wild remembers. So do you.
Get in Touch
Have a question or something you’d like to share?
Reach out via email at jane@janemaye.com or connect on @janemaye.bsky.social.
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