“Sentinel angel sitting high in glory.”
We are heading to Exeter when I mention how much I’ve always wanted to see the Exeter Peregrines to my son. “They …
Blink and you miss it
Spring. It’s already sprung. Blink and you might miss it. That’s even more reason to get out and see what the natural …
Grey Wagtail, not Yellow Wagtail
There’s a movement on the River Medlock at Daisy Nook Country Park. It’s constant; a wagging tail and a fluttering of wings …
Not a dull brown bird at all
An early morning for me at Crime Lake near Manchester and there’s bright light on this Dunnock: I could never be a …
Self-inflicted
Canada Geese are, surprisingly, hated by many people in the UK. It’s fascinating to look at why we’re so antagonistic towards them. …
Appearances can be deceptive
There’s a Robin in beautiful weather at Crime Lake. If anyone wants to start or renew a connection with nature I always …
Coal Tit at Crime Lake
I can hear a Coal Tit squeaking in the tree above. I’d love to get a photograph of it. Then I spot …
Jackdaw
There’s a Jackdaw flying fast towards me at Crime Lake: What a bird! It’s hard for me to be motivated to take …
Kingcup – the Goblet of the Marsh
There are huge yellow flowers growing in the disused canal here. They look like buttercups on steroids: I’m standing on the towpath …
Dew
Early morning dew.
Coots’ Nest
I’m up at dawn, which is unheard of for me, unless I’m in Orkney, where getting up is aided by the distinct …
Pica pica
Magpies are handsome birds. I keep reading about how intelligent they are. Intelligence is one of those factors which is so difficult …
Chinese Geese
I’ve only ever seen Chinese Geese once before and that was here, at Crime Lake near Manchester. Here’s my previous visit: You …
What’s in a crop?
Whenever I take wildlife photographs I always have to develop them digitally on the same day. If that means a late night, …
Greenfinch at the top of the tree
If anyone follows me on social media or subscribes to my blog they might be forgiven for thinking that I didn’t need …
The Lesser Yellowlegs and the Snipe
I love this photograph. The light is poor. The colours are dull. The composition’s nothing special. It’s the poise of the little …
Feeling Ruff
There’s a wader at RSPB Lodmoor. Obviously I don’t know which species it is; it’s a wader. How would I know? A …
Flutters a thing of light
It’s a wonderful evening, with soft evening light, on Trendlebere Down on Dartmoor. There’s the familiar sound of twittering as a small …
Noisy chirping
I’ve put a bird feeder outside my front window in Devon. It’s buzzing with activity, with House Sparrows, Robins, Dunnocks, Blue Tits, …
New life
April and May are wonderful months for new growth. The sheep at Emsworthy Mire have been busy. This little lamb is particularly …
Making the bed
There’s a pair of Long-Tailed Bushtits at Stover Country Park. They’re busy making a nest in a Gorse bush next to the …
The Four Elements
The Classical world had four elements, earth, air, fire and water. Canada Geese seem to inhabit all four. Here’s one on earth …
Scricciolo
The Italian name for the Wren is scricciolo. When you hear just how loud they screech, that makes perfect sense:
Lesser Yellowlegs
It’s beautiful weather in Weymouth. The sun is out, birds are singing and I’m full of the joys of spring. I’m back …
Gulls in Weymouth
RSPB Lodmoor is in Weymouth on the south coast of England. I’m travelling through and have brought my camera for a few …