A later than usual start to the day but there’s few better ways of starting the new year than a visit to Leighton Moss. Great to see plenty of Marsh Tits around the fringes of the moss. Sadly across the rest of the country they’re Read More …
The Silence of our Friends
“In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” Highlights from a few hours spent dodging the showers around Morecambe Bay. Great to see plenty of Curlews in the freshly sown fields adjacent to Cockerham Marsh. Read More …
The not-so Wild Hogs
Far too long since I updated the blog but now British Summertime is officially over there’s a chance to catch up with a few highlights from earlier on in the year. Spike our regular Hedgehog has continued to visit every evening and in late summer was joined by Read More …
Into the Eyes of a Killer
Hmmm………….quiet, too quiet. Normally towards the end of June the garden is full of fledglings. Fortunately we still have a healthy population of House Sparrows and their constant chatter can be heard throughout the year. Apart from this evening – nothing. Absolutely nothing. No bird Read More …
Beauty & the Beast
Spotted Flycatcher close to the entrance to the Boquer valley. The final post from from a fantastic couple of weeks in Mallorca. Having enjoyed a browse around Puerto Pollensa we decided to walk back to the hotel along the seafront before crossing over by the Read More …
Finca publica de Mortixt
Hmmm………sometimes things don’t quite go to plan however an opportunity to head off into the spectacular Serra de Tramuntara was too good to miss. Heading out of Pollenca towards Lluc being careful to dodge the cyclists and occasional snake we arrived at the Mortixt estate Read More …
Stone Curlews and Squacco Herons
Couldn’t resist another opportunity to revisit the S’Albufera on yet another baking hot day. After the previous visit we made a real effort to start a little earlier however it was still 29C by mid-morning. Great to finally catch up with the Stone Curlews. Supposedly Read More …
Postcard from Pollensa
A superb Black-crowned Night Heron at the S’Albufereta de Pollensa. Rarely seen feeding during daylight it really felt like a privilege to enjoy such a fantastic view. Even more so as the noise, hustle and bustle of the typical day had yet to begin. Plenty Read More …
Into the Valley
Adult male (Billy Goat) casually enjoying a death-defying wander in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. Located in the north western corner of Mallorca Puerto Pollensa is dominated by the mountains to the north with a relatively easy trail extending out of town and into Read More …