The Merlin , Falco columbarius The UK’s smallest bird of prey, this compact, dashing falcon has a relatively square-cut tail and rather broad-based pointed wings, shorter than those of other […]
THE WILTSHIRE RAPTOR HIDE The Wiltshire Raptor Hide is set in the beautiful rolling North Wiltshire countryside , just south of Swindon and as the crow fly’s just a stones […]
WOOD WHITE , Leptidea sinapis The Wood White butterfly is a regular visitor to the Meadow Hide here in North Wiltshire. The wood white is the smallest of our white […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
THURSDAY 18TH APRIL 2023 What a difference a few days makes. Another day here at the Meadow Hide and for once I’m bathed in lovely bright sunshine and a clear […]
The Common 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 […]
MTM – 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 […]
Monday 8th April 2024 Another day here at the Meadow Hide and for once it’s dry and rather pleasant conditions for a days wildlife photography. And I have some good […]
The Hide , Friday 29th March 2024 Well then , that’s it. March nearly done and dusted and almost officially time for spring , at last ! Once again the […]