

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...


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...


Whilst Waiting For Waxwings
The trees at the end of my road are laden with bright red berries and for the last few days I've been popping along each lunchtime in the...


An Unwanted Guest
This morning I came across an unwanted guest on my local nature reserve. The American Mink as its name suggests isn't a native UK mammal...


Deer On My Doorstep
Whilst in France recently my friend asked what photography trips I had lined up for the rest of the year. So we started discussing the...


Here Be Dragons
Last weekend I went to the Vendee region of France to stay with friends. They have renovated an old house with a selection of out...


It Pays to Talk
When I was out recently watching the kingfishers I got chatting to a couple of fisherman who were getting ready in the car park. They...