BIRDFAIR 2025
Global Birdfair returns Friday 11th July to. Sunday 1th July 2025 to the same venue at Rutland water. The event will be open from 9am to 5.30pm daily with last […]
THE HIDE – JULY
September , i know don’t say it , where has the summer / year gone ? Our local shop is full of mince pies and christmas chocolates just as I’m recovering from our two sunny weeks ! The upgrades, new exterior trims , insulated floor covering and repaint of the hide are now completed , well almost , so we are now ready for the winter season , my favourite time of year by far.
WILDLIFE – RED ADMIRAL
The 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 […]
REVIEW- CANON RF 800mm f11 IS STM LENS
RF 800mm f11 IS STM LENS ❤️❤️❤️❤️ The Canon Rf 800mm f11 IS STM is a super telephoto prime lens , big brother to the 600mm f11 and another staple […]
WILDLIFE – THE WEASEL
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 […]
CAPTIVE v WILD
Captive versus Wild by Bob Brind-Surch, professional photographer and naturalist . www.naturesphotos.co.uk I’ m often asked question should we photograph captive animals or should we, as wildlife photographers, concentrate solely […]
THE HUMBLE TOGS CLUB
Sick of snobby photo groups? Join a group that feels like home, not an ego festival. You may have noticed a new logo on the side bar of the blog […]
WILDLIFE – SPOTTED FLYCATCHER
The 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 […]
WILDLIFE – PIED WAGTAIL
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.
WILDLIFE – SNOWY OWL
The Snowy Owl , Bubo scandiacus The Snowy Owl is a bird of Arctic tundra or open grasslands and fields and a rare visitor to the British Isles. Between 1967 and […]
WILDLIFE – CANADA GOOSE
The Canada goose – Branta canadensis The Canada goose , the largest resident goose here in the uk is a non native species introduced from North American approximately 300 years ago. It’s […]
REVIEW – CANON RF 100-500 LENS
RF 100-500 IS USM ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ My new go to lens the Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM , has been a permanent addition to my kit bag. The upgrade in […]
WILDLIFE – REDSHANK
The Redshank – Tringa tetanus The Common Redshank is a large sandpiper with long, bright red legs or “ shanks “ It is a typical wader, feeding in shallow water […]
WILDLIFE – BLACK-HEADED GULL
The Black-headed Gull – Chroicocephalus ridibundus The Black-headed Gull is Britain’s smallest species of Common Gull. They are the most common inland gull and can be seen all year round […]
Wildlife – SONG THRUSH
The Song Thrush – Turdus philomelos The Song Thrush , Turdus philomelos once known as the throstles is a medium sized member of the thrush family. It is smaller than Blackbird, slightly […]
WILDLIFE – LONG EARED OWL
The Long-eared Owl , Asio otus Long-eared Owls are nimble flyers, with hearing so acute they can snatch prey in complete darkness. In spring and summer, listen for their low, […]
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