The Magpie and its nidopallium
Have you noticed how smart and aware Eurasian Magpies are? There appears to be a lot going on in their minds that …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Plastic Heron
We are walking around Crime Lake and its canals when I see a plastic Heron on the side of the model boat …