Slovenia

Pool Frog

There’s a Pool Frog in this reflection pool. I’m trying to take photographs of birds here, but this frog has diverted me …

I’ve not seen a Crested Tit before. They live in pine forests in Scotland and that’s a habitat I’ve not spent a …

There’s a Pied Flycatcher here: What a stunning bird. The Pied Flycatcher’s scientific name is Ficedula hypoleuca. The RSPB estimates there are …

We’re obviously in a great spot here, in this bird hide in Slovenia. The species count is incredible and we’ve seen many …

Adult Greenfinches are stunning birds. The intensity of their plumage in beautiful dappled light has to be experienced to be believed. Their …

There’s a beautiful Marsh Tit close by: Lovely, isn’t it? And such gorgeous light. It was a pleasure to have a few …

It’s always a thrill to see Jays. They are, however, difficult to see. The most likely reason for that is human persecution. …

We have Goldfinch visitors to the reflection pool, here in Slovenia. They are alert to any danger and approach cautiously. Drinking makes …

There’s a Red Fox, Vulpes vulpes, in the forest. At first I can only see its tail, held aloft, with its distinctive …

Robins are one of my favourite birds. I don’t care about seeing rarities, or collecting a large list of species, like other …

I’ve seen Cattle Egrets, Bubulcus ibis, before, on a trip to Italy. That was in the summer. Here’s my experience: I’m in …