The Great Grey Shrike of Emsworthy Mire
I hear that there’s a Great Grey Shrike on Emsworthy Mire on Dartmoor. I’ve never been a ‘birder’ and I really dislike …
I hear that there’s a Great Grey Shrike on Emsworthy Mire on Dartmoor. I’ve never been a ‘birder’ and I really dislike …
I know that bird! Without even seeing it properly, I know its behaviour. It’s a Spotted Flycatcher: It’s hidden behind a largish …
Aren’t they just?
We’ve just arrived at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome. I don’t see Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers very often but I’ve got used to …
We’re at the park in Rome and there are Hooded Crows galore here. It’s fabulous light, though a little late in the …
There’s a Wood Duck in the park at Villa Doria Pamphilj. I’ve not seen one before. I won’t forget seeing one: Aren’t …
I’ve had a wonderful time watching the Stonechats on Trendlebere Down. I’ve spent a couple of afternoons with them, observing them at …
It’s a glorious day on Dartmoor. My favourite little characters are busy feeding and avoiding death by predator: This family of Stonechats …
If there’s an hour to spare I want to be with my new, adoptive family. There’s Mr Stonechat: And there’s Mrs Stonechat: …
Last April I was determined to spend some quality time with my local Stonechats and get some photographs while I was with …
I may have become slightly obsessed. I’ve just spent a couple of afternoons up on Trendlebere Down on the east of Dartmoor. …
Can you? From a lovely walk in Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve.
There’s a plant I recognise from my childhood here at Daisy Nook Country Park. I remember seeing it a little further up …
Every April and May these tiny birds fly from West Africa to ancient woodlands in Wales and the west of England. Pied …
Seasons come and seasons go. The cycles of life are relentless. Time to sit or stand and wonder at the natural world …
We are heading to Exeter when I mention how much I’ve always wanted to see the Exeter Peregrines to my son. “They …
Spring. It’s already sprung. Blink and you might miss it. That’s even more reason to get out and see what the natural …
There’s a movement on the River Medlock at Daisy Nook Country Park. It’s constant; a wagging tail and a fluttering of wings …
An early morning for me at Crime Lake near Manchester and there’s bright light on this Dunnock: I could never be a …
Canada Geese are, surprisingly, hated by many people in the UK. It’s fascinating to look at why we’re so antagonistic towards them. …
There’s a Robin in beautiful weather at Crime Lake. If anyone wants to start or renew a connection with nature I always …
I can hear a Coal Tit squeaking in the tree above. I’d love to get a photograph of it. Then I spot …
There’s a Jackdaw flying fast towards me at Crime Lake: What a bird! It’s hard for me to be motivated to take …
There are huge yellow flowers growing in the disused canal here. They look like buttercups on steroids: I’m standing on the towpath …
Early morning dew.
I’m up at dawn, which is unheard of for me, unless I’m in Orkney, where getting up is aided by the distinct …
Magpies are handsome birds. I keep reading about how intelligent they are. Intelligence is one of those factors which is so difficult …
I’ve only ever seen Chinese Geese once before and that was here, at Crime Lake near Manchester. Here’s my previous visit: You …
Whenever I take wildlife photographs I always have to develop them digitally on the same day. If that means a late night, …
If anyone follows me on social media or subscribes to my blog they might be forgiven for thinking that I didn’t need …