Redshank

The Redshank is a common wading bird most often seen as it probes the mudflats looking for worms and molluscs. … More

Northumbrian Wildlife: Guillemots

Some pictures of Guillemots from Staple Island. These amazing ‘cities’ of birds crowded on the cliff tops.

Comma

This attractive butterfly is common in England and Wales and is one of the few species which is expanding its … More

Northumbrian Wildlife: Atlantic Puffins

Atlantic Puffins must be one of the most delightful creatures. It was amazing to see so many on Staple Island … More

Northumbrian Wildlife: Grey Seals

Pictures from our recent trip to Northumbria. I find it fascinating looking at all the different colour variants that exist … More

Northumbrian Wildlife (2)

Pictures from our recent trip to Northumbria

Naturelog: 6th August

A lovely sunny day saw Keith and I take a trip out with skipper Ray Wade exploring the islands and … More

Northumbrian wildlife (1)

Some more pictures from our Northumbria trip          

Naturelog: Druridge Bay

Druridge bay is a long sweeping bay on the Northumbrian coast, south of the village of Amble. The first stop … More

Naturelog: Farne Islands (2)

My second trip to the Farne Islands was to spend a short time on Staple Island to see the seabird … More