IN THE HIDE
In The Hide , Gordon Buchanan Gordon Buchanan is an award-winning presenter and wildlife cameraman, his credits including the Planet Earth and Frozen Planet series and, as presenter, the popular […]
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 […]
WILDLIFE – THE WOOD DUCK
The Wood duck – Aix sponsa The wood duck , also known as the Carolina duck is a medium-sized duck. This non native duck originates from North America and most found […]
WILDLIFE – TAWNY OWL
The Tawny Owl – Strix aluco The Tawny Owl , Strix aluco Is the most common species of owl here in the U.K. with an estimated population of around of […]
THE HIDE – TRUST
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 REDWING
The Redwing – Turdus iliacus Our smallest thrush, it is a common winter visitor. The pale stripe over the eye and the red patch on its flanks help to identify […]
MY WINTER KIT BAG
My winter Kit Bag Winter , without doubt is my favourite season to get out and about with my camera. Now I’m maturing in years i will take every opportunity […]
THE DEVON ARTIST
Periodically i receive requests from people who want to use one of my photographs for various projects. It’s always comes as a surprise to me that anyone would want to […]
WILDLIFE – THE MOORHEN
The Moorhen – Gallinula chloropus Moorhens are a common sight found in most inland waterways , rivers and lakes in England , South Wales and the lowlands of Scotland. Moorhens […]
WILDLIFE – THE NUTHATCH
The Nuthatch – Sitta europaea This small agile and busy tit-sized woodland bird has a short tail, large head and a woodpecker-like bill. Nuthatches are the only bird that will […]
LOCATION , LOCATION , LOCATION
LOCATION – COATE WATER
COATE WATER COUNTRY PARK Coate Water is a popular country park on the southern fringes of Swindon. Easy to access from junction 15 , M4 motorway and Swindon town centre […]
WILDLIFE – THE MERLIN
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 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 […]
WILDLIFE – THE MOLE
The Mole , Talpa euopaea Moles are a regular visitor at the Meadow Hide , we have never seen one which is normal but the evident there , with their […]
WILDLIFE – THE RED SQUIRREL
The Red Squirrel – Sciurus vulgaris The red squirrel , Sciurus vulgaris is an arboreal, omnivorous rodent and the only native species of squirrel found in Great Britain . Under […]
WILDLIFE – BROWN RAT
The Brown Rat – Rattus norvegicus It’s safe to say the rats at the meadow are fast becoming one of my favourite animals to watch and photograph. These small mammals […]
