WILDLIFE – THE KINGFISHER
The Kingfisher , Alcedo atthis Most people are only ever likely to catch a flash of electric blue as the Kingfisher skims over the water, once perched, despite its vibrant […]
MY WINTER KIT BAG
My Winter Kit Bag Most of my winter wildlife photography now takes place at the Wildflower Meadow Hide here in the rolling North Wiltshire. Having a waterproof comfy base certainly […]
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 […]
THE HIDE , GROWING
The Hide , Saturday 19th August Today is World Photography Day, so it seems appropriate to spend the day here at the meadow hide. As you may know I have not […]
THE HIDE , ROLL CALL
The Hide , Tuesday 15th August 2023 At long last , and almost nine weeks since my accident, finally it’s back to a small piece of normality and a welcome […]
FOX IN A BOX
Fox in a box Here’s a short video clip taken the other night in our back garden. The fox is rather preoccupied with our resident hedgehogs dinner and the feeding […]
WILDLIFE – THE KINGFISHER
The Kingfisher , Alcedo atthis Most people are only ever likely to catch a flash of electric blue as the Kingfisher skims over the water, once perched, despite its vibrant […]
MY WINTER KIT BAG
My Winter Kit Bag Most of my winter wildlife photography now takes place at the Wildflower Meadow Hide here in the rolling North Wiltshire. Having a waterproof comfy base certainly […]
NASHER AND THE CAT
So what happens when a fox comes across a cat stealing his dinner ? Not a lot actually. A brief stand off before the cat sensibly retreats. Foxes get a […]
Wildlife Wednesday
Wildlife Wednesday from the Meadow Hide It’s a day flying solo at the wildflower meadow hide today. The meadow is now in full retreat , the hight has dropped down […]
MONDAY MUG SHOTS – BLACKBIRD
Here’s the full story The Blackbird Turdus merula The Blackbird , Turdus merula is a member of the thrush family and can be found throughout Britain and mainland Europe. […]
MEADOW CAM
Here are a couple of short clips from our Meadow camera traps , thanks to Mr Graham Stewart. I have been out of action for a few days now , […]
WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY
Wildlife Wednesday 28-7-2021 By Peter Hanscomb Hello and welcome to another Wildlife Wednesday from the Meadow Hide. Once again I’m flying solo in the hide. It’s really good to be back […]
WEEKEND WILDLIFE
Weekend Wildlife Saturday 24 July from the Meadow Hide Welcome to another Weekend Wildlife , today I’m joined in the hide by my wife Anne. It’s been hot , hot […]
A PIECE OF CAKE
It’s Wednesday , I’m at the hide with my wife Anne and once again the cameras are all set up ready to photograph the wildlife. But today’s different and definitely […]