Naturalist Mark Cocker publishes 1,000th Guardian country diary article after 39 years
Mark Cocker publishes his 1,000th article for the Guardian's country diary, the world's oldest newspaper column in English, after 39 years of fortnightly contributions from Derbyshire. The naturalist and writer, who began in autumn 1987 describing a jay burying acorns, says mastering the demanding 360-word format required a 10-year apprenticeship. His milestone reflects deep observation of nature's changing landscape.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 13:40 UTC
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