The Countryfile Calendar photographic competition for 2021 is now open for entries. The theme for the 2021 Countryfile Calendar competition is ‘Bright and Beautiful’, and whether you’re in the countryside or the […]
Say hello to the European Robin , Erithacus rubecula. The Robin aka the Robin Redbreast is embedded into British folklore. It features in traditional children’s stories and is strongly […]
Meet the Model , Ray the Red Squirrel by Peter Hanscomb The red squirrel , Sciurus vulgaris is an arboreal, omnivorous rodent and the only native species of squirrel found […]
Say hello to Oscar the Otter ( Lutra lutra ) The Otter is Britain’s largest member of the Weasel Family , leading an amphibious lifestyle in our rivers, lakes and […]
Meet the Model – Biff the Brown Hare , Lepus europaeus Words by Peter Hanscomb , Photography by Natasha Weyers. Say hello to Biff the Brown Hare , The Brown hare […]
Malcolm the Mallard by Peter Hanscomb Say hello to Malcolm the Mallard – Anas platyrhynchos The mallard , dabbling duck can be found throughout the Americas, Europe and North Africa and […]
Yippee, after what seems life a lifetime ( thirteen weeks ) it’s finally time to immerse myself back into Mother Nature and treat myself to a short walk . I […]
Badger Say hello to Brian the Badger (Meles Meles) Despite being rarely seen during daylight hours ,Badgers are easily recognisable and widespread on the British mainland. The low set animal has […]
KINGFISHER by Graham Stewart Say hello to the Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) Most people are only ever likely to catch a flash of electric blue as the Kingfisher skims over the […]
Meet the Model , Percy the Puffin words and pictures by Graham Stewart Percy the Puffin: Fratercula artica Since a child this has always been a bird that I […]