One of the pleasures of garden wildlife photography is never quite knowing who might make an appearance next. While sitting quietly with my camera ready, I was delighted when this beautiful Chaffinch stopped by for a visit, providing a wonderful opportunity to capture a series of intimate portraits. What struck me most was how calm … More Garden Visitor: Chaffinch
One of the joys of garden wildlife photography is witnessing the changing seasons through the lives of the birds that visit. Recently, I was fortunate to spend some time photographing this juvenile Blackbird as it explored our garden, gradually revealing itself from the cover of the shrubs. Freshly fledged and still wearing the distinctive speckled … More Juvenile Blackbird
There’s a certain calm that settles in when you spend time by the water. That quiet rhythm of ripples and light, the soft murmur of wings brushing the surface. On this particular day, it was the Greylag Geese that caught my attention. They moved with a kind of unhurried grace, each step and glide carrying … More Greylag Geese
There’s a quiet poetry in the way nature balances contrast. The pure white plumage of the Pied Imperial Pigeon against the deep, glossy greens of tropical foliage. Capturing this moment felt like witnessing a conversation between serenity and vitality. These elegant birds, native to Southeast Asia and Northern Australia, are known for their gentle presence … More Pied Imperial Pigeons
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
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
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
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
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
[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.
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.
