Brixham

2020 highlights of a wilder Devon life

2020 is a year which will be difficult to forget for those of us lucky enough to still be alive. For me, …

On Christmas Day we went to the South Devon fishing town of Brixham. It was a beautiful day so we decided to …

It was Christmas Day 2019 and the Puffin Whisperer and I went for a day trip to Brixham. We spent the morning …

I’ve only been to Berry Head in South Devon twice before. The first time I parked in the wrong car park, spent …

There’s a perky looking Shag at Brixham. What an exceptional bird. That lemon-yellow gape and oil-black plumage is set-off by a jaunty …

There are long lenses galore at Brixham harbour. A flock of twitchers have arrived. They’re perched at the end of a jetty, …

A few days ago I had my first experience of a Great Northern Diver. I was disappointed with my photograph of it …

Ruddy Turnstones. No, I’m not cursing, that’s their name. There are several at Brixham Breakwater which I’ve come to enjoy greatly: They …

Back in Brixham, looking for Great Northern Divers, I see a large shape out to sea. I look closely with my binoculars …

I’ve decided to have a trip out to Brixham in South Devon. Yes, again. It’s a beautiful town, with fishing and tourism …

I’m at Brixham in South Devon again, looking out to sea. It helps that I’ve met a couple of great people who …

This is the view from Brixham’s Breakwater Beach on a pleasant day. There’s the insistent calling and elegant undulating flight of two …

After the shock of getting so close to Ruddy Turnstones I decided to try some portrait photography. Here’s my first approach: They …

I’ve been enjoying filming the Ruddy Turnstones in Brixham. I hope these tiny films have given you some insight into their lives. …

I set off before dawn to see what wildlife I could find at Brixham breakwater in South Devon. I was delighted with …

I’ve lived in Devon for thirty years and yet hardly ever been to Brixham. It’s meant to be beautiful. It’s just that …

There’s a Shag off Brixham breakwater. It’s popped up out of the water quite close to me. I love it when they …