
Feeding Time
I spent an hour watching the treecreepers feeding their chicks today and in that hour they brought food 30 times. So if they start...

Owl Box Update
Earlier in the year we put up two owl boxes for the tawny owls we have in the area and I'm happy to say we have chicks in one of them!!!...

Blood, Sweat and Deers
Each year when deer grow their new antlers they are covered in a downy velvet which supplies nutrients and blood flow to the growing...

Owls and Kingfishers
At first glance apart from being birds you wouldn't think there was much these two had in common. One is a silent land based predator,...

We're Going On A Snipe Hunt
Apparently in North America a snipe hunt is an elaborate practical joke where unsuspecting youngsters are sent out into the wilderness to...

Tawny Owls
On a recent walk in the woods a tawny owl was spooked by other birds and flew into a nearby tree. After a good few minutes trying to...

Bluebell Squirrel
I rarely point my camera at grey squirrels but I made an exception today. I don’t dislike them and I do enjoy watching their antics, I...

Target Acquired
I don’t usually set off with the aim of targeting a particular bird or animal, I usually decide on a location and see what turns up. So...

Owl Heaven
I’ve been after some decent short eared owl shots all Winter but so far have only managed long distance sightings and pictures. However...

When Woodpeckers Attack!
It’s that time of year again when the great spotted woodpeckers in my local wood start pairing up and looking for nest holes. Last year I...