Will the curlew cease to call?
This delightful wader, now a red-listed species, is disappearing from our shores. What must be done to halt this decline, asks Ian CoghillVintage engraving of the Eurasian curlew.Though the curlew is...
View ArticleSporting wagers: Cheltenham
Fitzdare's, Racing Bookmaker of the Year, consider the greatest races and horses in Cheltenham's historyGolden Miller won five times between 1932-36.Fitzdare’s consider the greatest win in Cheltenham...
View ArticleSteamed venison dumplings with lime and soy dipping sauce
Steamed food may have a bad reputation, says Philippa Davis, but these steamed venison dumplings with lime and soy dipping sauce prove it needn't be a fun-free experienceMake, cook and eat these...
View ArticleConservation heroes: The Field’s guide to inspiring conservation projects
Many inspiring projects have been launched by those with a love for the land, aimed at halting biodiversity loss and improving habitats, says Camilla SwiftA cow provides grazing management on an East...
View ArticleSummer jump racing: season in the sun
Much like a torrid affair with a new mistress, summer jumping is as thrilling as it is short-lived, says Ed Seyfriend, as he advises on the best staycation sportA May meeting at Fakenham, Norfolk.With...
View ArticleMichael Demain, sporting artist
Michael Demain tells Janet Menzies how delivering a piano struck a chord, inspiring him to put down his hod and pick up a paint brushWigeon, by Michael Demain.A boyhood spent in the Lancashire...
View ArticleThe history of terriers: small wonders
The size of our terriers is no indication of bravery or personality, each one bred as the ideal opponent for its intended quarry, as Sir Johnny Scott explainsJack Russell terrier Nettle, by John Emms;...
View ArticleOrange, ginger and cardamom steamed pudding with rhubarb compote
The perfect comfort food for when spring hasn't quite warmed up. Try Philippa Davis' orange, ginger and cardamom steamed pudding with rhubarb compoteTry this steamed pudding as comfort food on chilly...
View ArticleGundog training at home: adapt to suit circumstances
Shoot days and field trials have been deleted from the calendar but that’s no reason to allow your gundog training to lose focus, says Janet MenziesThe cancellation of national championships has hit...
View ArticleSteamed pheasant breast en papillote
French for 'in parchment', Philippa Davis steamed pheasant breast en papillote is wonderfully moist and tender'En papillote' translates to 'in parchment' in French, creating a wonderfully tender...
View ArticleSusan Oakes, sporting Diana
Take risks, says Susan Oakes, the side-saddle puissance record holder and Ireland’s first skijor winner, to discover what you want in lifeSusan Oakes began riding side-saddle aged four on her donkey,...
View ArticleGundog kennels: the ins and outs of kennelling
Few subjects divide owners more convincingly than where gundogs should live. With thefts at an all-time high, David Tomlinson suggests putting safety first If your dogs live outside, seek the advice of...
View ArticlePecan praline chocolate fudge cake
There must always be chocolate at Easter, says Philippa Davis - and this pecan praline chocolate fudge cake is rich and deliciousThis chocolate fudge cake makes for a decadent Easter cocoa fix.Though...
View ArticleThe Field’s guide to the next hunting season
While languishing in lockdown, consider how you can lend support – and make a bucket-list for brighter days, says Sarah Kate Byrne in her guide to the next hunting seasonAllow huntsman Ralph Richardson...
View ArticleVenison spiedini with crushed buttered potatoes
We must all eat more venison, says Philippa Davis. This venison spiedini with crushed buttered potatoes makes an excellent alternative to lamb this EasterPut venison on the table this Easter with this...
View ArticleCranes: Britain enjoying the crane attraction
After centuries of absence, these spectacular birds have firmly returned to England, a remarkable conservation success, says David TomlinsonCranes reach 5ft tall with a 6ft wingspan.Cranes have...
View ArticleA tribute to Prince Philip, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
“One has to be realistic and let pleasure go when time tells you,” the Duke of Edinburgh told The Field shortly before the millennium. Mary Skipwith celebrates the life and times of the Duke of...
View ArticleCaerhays: Flowers and pheasant shooting
Caerhays, the Cornish estate, is as famous for its rhododendrons and magnolias as it is for its excellent shoot, say Neil and Serena Cross. Serena Cross (nee Williams) in action at CaerhaysCharles...
View Article6 easy shooting exercises: your shooting MOT
You need to be flexible when shooting, but sadly it's often the first casualty of getting older. These easy exercises will keep you fit for the peg, and only take seven minutes to complete. Improve...
View ArticleChocolate and orange fruit tea cake
Philippa Davis' wonderful chocolate and orange fruit tea cake is simple to make and is also an excellent treat for when sustenance is required It may feel like wild extravagance, but this chocolate and...
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