Awakening
Warmer weather heralds an awakening at the nature reserve. Dragonfly nymphs emerge to hatch. Tadpoles gather in the shaded shallow water at the edge of
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Category: Nature Photography
Time To Sit
The nature reserve. The magnet which draws me and camera at any time of day. Bank holiday Monday was fine weather, so I spent a
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Swans
A short post today, about the relationship between swans and The Crown. In the twelfth century The Crown claimed ownership of all mute swans. The
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Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
My first sighting of a Hummingbird Hawk-Moth was in north-west France, over thirty years ago. These exquisite day flying moths are summer visitors to the
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Behind The Lens
Watching wildlife behaviour has always been a source of fascination. And using a telephoto lens is often as much about observation, identification, and research as
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Insect Week 2022
Insect Week 2022 reaches its conclusion this weekend. The annual event, organised by the Royal Entomological Society, encourages people to discover the incredible world of insects.
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The Red Admiral
Have you noticed the days towards the end of the summer when red admirals visit, enjoying the last of the warm weather. Each year, we
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The Wild Service Tree
There’s a nature reserve near us, which we enjoy exploring with the dogs. We’re fortunate not only to have access to such a beautiful space,
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Big Garden Birdwatch
The final weekend of January was this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch. So on a chilly, overcast, Sunday morning, I topped up the birdfeeders and prepared
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What is the point of wasps?
At this time of year, wasps are common visitors to our gardens, picnics, and other outdoor occasions. Sometimes, they’re viewed as a nuisance. Sometimes, they’re
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