Donside Crows

A few months back while visiting Aberdeen we spent an afternoon exploring Seaton Park, which lies to the north of the city on the banks of the River Don. During all my years growing up & living in the city I hadn’t visited the park until this year. I always assumed it was a small … More Donside Crows

Nesting Ducks

My first photo post of 2022, although I have to admit this one from my archives taken during last Summer. I’ve not had the opportunity to venture out with my camera yet this year, and the cold Winter weather is doing nothing to encourage me. With Spring just around the corner, I’m hopeful this will … More Nesting Ducks

Bush Hen

I spotted this little fellow (which I believe is a Bush Hen) wading through some Lilly pads. He seemed to be a little lost as he was constantly calling out to I assume his mother and other siblings who were further out on the pond. It Looked as though he went adventuring on his own … More Bush Hen

White Perkin

Since the weather has turned colder I have been less motivated to venture out with my camera of late. So I have dug in to my archives for this collection that was taken earlier this year while visiting one our favourite nature reserves. Just as well when I do venture out with my camera I … More White Perkin

Blackbird on the Wall

One of the benefits of the current UK Lockdown / social distancing and being at home more than usual is having the time to notice all the wildlife that visits our garden. Most of our garden visitors are birds, including; Sparrows, Blackbirds, Pigeons, Crows, Tits, and various other birds. This little fellow settled down to … More Blackbird on the Wall

Robin of Sherwood

[Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire] Robin’s may be fondly known as being the first sign of winter, but clearly no one told this little fellow that it is Spring. He was too busy enjoying the feast that Sherwood Forest had to offer.

Mandarin Duck

While visiting the Longshaw Estate in Derbyshire the other weekend we managed to see some of the wildlife that have made the estate their home, including some Mandarin ducks.