The day had begun well as walking to the station I sighted our local Grey wagtail on the roof of … More
Category: Birds
LIttle Grebe
The Little Grebe is one of my favourite birds. It is found across the UK, but is generally absent from … More
Naturelog: Tuesday 21st October
A bracing walk this morning on the patch as the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo blow through the UK. Needless to … More
Abbotsbury Swannery (2)
Although the Swannery population is made up of Mute Swans the occasional visitor from outside appears to join the residents. … More
Abbotsbury Swannery (1)
The Swannery at Abbotsbury in Dorset was established by Benedictine monks in the 11th century as a farm to produce … More
Naturelog: Thursday 9th October
A walk around the patch today revealed that there was not much change with the algal bloom on the Tarn … More
Patch update: September
The last month has seen an upturn in activity around the patch. The winter birds are starting to return and … More
Naturelog: Monday 29th September
The seasons are changing and although the trees in the garden are still in leaf, the wildlife behaviour and the … More
Red-bellied Woodpecker #16
Originally posted on talainsphotographyblog:
A Male Red-bellied Woodpecker from last year pictures. I have not seen them this year too…
Naturelog: Tuesday 23rd September
A promising morning and off for a local RSPB walk around Crayford Marsh. Our route would take us out alongside … More