RED ADMIRAL , Venessa atalanta The Red Admiral, Venessa atalanta is probably one of Britains recognised spices of butterfly and can be found in almost all habitats from gardens to […]
The Badger , Meles meles Despite being rarely seen during daylight hours , the badger , the largest terrestrial carnivore here in Britain is easily recognisable and still a common […]
The Weasel , Musrela nivalis The Weasel , Musrela nivalis is a member of the Mustelid family of mammals and is related to Stoats, Ferrets, Polecats and Otters all of […]
New Binoculars by Peter Hanscomb One piece of equipment that I have been looking to update is my old pair of Nikon binoculars. I find binoculars useful when out and […]
MAGPIE , Pica pica The Eurasian Magpie , more commonly known as just the Magpie ( Pica pica ) is a member of the crow family and undoubtedly one of […]
SPOTTED FLYCATCHER – Muscicapa striata The spotted flycatcher is a medium-sized songbird of open woodland, parks and gardens. It has a relatively long tail, which it flicks while it sits […]
The Pied Wagtail, known for its frantic tail-wagging and black-and-white plumage, is a common sight in car parks and city centers. While most are year-round residents in the UK, some migrate to the Mediterranean and Africa during winter. Adult males defend territories, while young and female wagtails forage in groups during winter. They primarily feed on insects and sometimes forage in urban areas. Breeding from April to June, they raise up to three broods and are adaptable in nesting locations. Unfortunately, their numbers have declined, possibly due to issues with waterways and invertebrate availability. Despite this, they are currently listed as of little concern.
BLACKBIRD Turdus merula Words and pictures by Peter Hanscomb The Blackbird , Turdus merula is a member of the thrush family and can be found throughout Britain and mainland Europe. […]
SLOW WORM – Anguis fragilis With long, smooth, shiny, grey or brown bodies, slow worms look very similar to a small snakes and can grow up to 50cm long. In […]
The Dunnock Dunnocks , Prunella modularis are native to the UK and large areas of Europe with their range spreading as far as Lebanon, northern Iran, and the Caucasus. The […]
KENRO KENTR501C TRIPOD Kenro’s web site states the tripods are “manufactured to exacting standards of quality and design” which they back up with a six year guarantee. The tripod is […]
Here’s something a little different , a black and white video of our resident Hedgehogs , now all awake. I don’t think I have posted any clips from the garden […]
Monday 22nd April 2024 I can hear what you’re thinking, yes I spoke too soon and as Annie Lennox famously sang , here comes the rain again ! It has […]
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