WILDLIFE – THE RED-LEGGED PARTRIDGE
The Red-legged Partridge – Alectoris rufa The Red-legged Partridge is a non native plump, round bird, is a fairly common sight on farmland, where it feeds on seeds, leaves and […]
WILDLIFE – THE YELLOWHAMMER
The Yellowhammer – Emberiza citrinella The Yellowhammer is a sparrow sized member of the Bunting family of birds. The male is mostly yellow with brown upperparts that have darker streaking. […]
REVIEW – CANON R6 MKII
EOS R6 mkII CAMERA ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Canon’s R6 body has now been updated and the full-frame mirrorless model gets even better, with an upgraded 24MP sensor and improved AI subject detection […]
IN TO THE WILD
With Thomas Orrin , Wildlife Photographer On my travels up to Yorkshire over the summer I had countless encounters and one of my favourites came when I visited Studley royal […]
LOCATION – EWT ABBERTON
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park is a 25 hectare site managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. Situated just 6 miles from Colchester, it is designated a Site of Special Scientific […]
THE HIDE – HAWK
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 – THE SPARROWHAWK
The Sparrowhawk – Accipiter nisus The Sparrowhawk is a relatively small birds of prey adapted for hunting smaller birds in confined spaces like dense woodland, so gardens are ideal hunting […]
WILDLIFE – THE PUFFIN
The Puffin – Fratercula artica Since a child this has always been a bird that I have wanted to see in the flesh, it is often referred to as “Sea […]
REVIEW – CANON RF 200-800 LENS
RF 200-800 F6.3-9 IS USM ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I have a confession right at the start of this review , the Canon RF 200-800 F6.3-9 IS USM lens has been on my […]
REVIEW – NATURESPY TRAIL CAMERA
Review – Naturespy WiFi Wildcam 2 We have used trail cameras in the garden for a few years . Some have been more successful than others…. Some have cost a […]
WILDLIFE – THE WHITETHROAT
The Whitethroat – Sylvia communis The whitethroat is a medium-sized, long-tailed warbler of grassland, scrub and hedgerows. It is a summer visitor and passage migrant, breeding in many areas, but […]
BRANDON KEMP – THE NIGHT VISITOR
Brandon Kemp – The Night Visitor: My First Camera Trap Capture There’s a certain kind of magic in knowing that wild creatures move through our world when we aren’t watching. […]
LOCATION , LOCATION , LOCATION
HAGBOURNE COPSE
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust – Hagbourne Copse This pocket of woodland , purchased by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust in 1999 provides a breathing space for wildlife in west Swindon and a peaceful place […]
WILDLIFE – SPECKLED WOOD
The Speckled Wood – Pararge Algeria These butterflies are common and widespread across the UK, though less common in Scotland. You can spot them in woodland glades and rides, parks, […]
REVIEW – CANON RF 100-400 LENS
RF 100-400 f5.6-8 IS USM ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ The Canon RF 100-400 f5.6-8 IS USM lens , is a lightweight , full function RF mount zoom lens aimed primarily at hobbyists and […]
THE HIDE – WATER
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.
