
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...

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,...

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...

Sealed With A Fish.
So after a few near misses with the fish pass I decided to take the following day off work as I was sure it was going to happen very...

It Started With a Fish (Maybe!)
The male kingfisher is definitely in the mood for love at the moment. He’s been cleaning out last years nest hole in preparation for a...

A New King on the Block
On Saturday I found a new kingfisher location. I’d been there the week before photographing a heron grabbing some lunch and I thought it...

Lesser is More
A first proper trip out with the new lens this weekend and I thought I’d go to the local nature reserve just to get a feel for it and see...

What a Difference a Week Makes!!
The most famous birds in Yorkshire at the moment are the bearded tits or bearded reedlings which are putting on amazing shows at both St...