Meadow date 11/01/2021
Here’s a quick update with the progress on our new photography hide at the wildflower meadow. Like the rest of the U.K. we’re in lockdown , so progress has been slow. The hide itself is nearly finished and ready to be dismantled and then transported to the meadow . Graham has started the hide foundations , so the end is in sight, but we are still going to be delayed by current situation.
I guess being ethical doesn’t just apply to our approach to photography, but also to the way we want to manage and use the land at the meadow . This includes the building of the hide.


THE HIDE
The Hide , Monday 6th February 2023 It’s another cold cold day here in North Wiltshire , not helped by the early pre 7 am start. It’s a long time since I have had to scrap ice off the car ! ( thankfully it’s also m first outing in my new thermal base layer ,…
BRITISH WILDLIFE CENTRE
British Wildlife Centre, Surrey “ Canned Wildlife Photography ” is a very emotive phrase and personally one i don’t like. As long as we are all honest about the source of our photography , be it a wild or captive animal and more importantly the captive animals are properly cared for i do not see…
THE HIDE
The Hide , Saturday 4th February 2023 Today’s my first visit to the hide since our recent winter holiday to the Canadian Rockies and if I’m honest I was a little worried that the lingering jet lag might kick in ( we landed back in the U.K. on Monday ) However the chilly weather definitely…
How wonderful
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Thank you
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Looks great, a new adventure can start…
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Hopefully soon
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What a lot of work. I think the rewards will be great.
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Really hope so, the camera trap images look promising, and the land is in a very peaceful spot , we even have a very good country inn a short walk away…..
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Good planning with the country inn nearby! Are you likely to start in winter (after the lockdown ends) or spring?
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We’re ready to go now , but need the restrictions lifted first , we’re hoping with an improvement in the Covid situation to be finished by Easter. We only really need one weekend to build….
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Looks like you’re all set to go when you get the thumbs up.
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