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, […]
Wildlife – LINNET
The Linnet – Carduelis cannabina The Linnet is a small, slim finch, widely distributed and once popular as a cage bird because of its melodious song. The adult male’s summer plumage […]
WILDLIFE – GREENFINCH
The Greenfinch – Chloris chloris A common, large finch of gardens, parks, woodland and farmland. The Greenfinch is a chunky-looking finch, with the male bird having an olive-green back and […]
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.
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 […]
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 – WOOD MOUSE
The Wood Mouse – Apodemus sylvaticus The Wood Mouse is one of Britain’s most abundant mammals. It’s mainly nocturnal with most activity peaking at dusk and dawn. Despite its name […]
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 – 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 […]
WILDLIFE – THE BLUE TIT
The Blue tit – Cyanstes caeruleus The Blue Tit is a popular and easy to recognise garden favourite. With its small size and distinctive blue and yellow plumage , the […]
WILDLIFE – THE GREAT TIT
The Great Tit – Parus major The Great Tit , Parus major is the largest bird in the tit family. It is also the most widespread and common family member […]
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 – BLACKCAP
The Blackcap – Sylvia atricapilla The blackcap , Sylvia atricapilla is a grey warbler with a distinctive black cap. It is a member of the Sylviidae family of birds . […]
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 […]
