Great to find a bit of time to call up to the RSPB’s Leighton Moss Nature Reserve. At least 7 Bearded Tits showing really well on and around the grit trays close to the causeway. Plenty more calling from deep within the reedbeds along with several Water Read More …
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The Hungry Hog
With the evenings drawing in great to see the return of Spike. In all probability its unlikely he’s ever been away. Certainly hasn’t forgotten the taste of mealworms. After demolishing a bagful in less than a week we splashed out on a 2kg bag via Amazon and Maltby’s Mealworms. 2kg Read More …
Badgers at OId Henley Farm
Badger emerging from its sett at Old Henley Farm. Surprising to see one out so early enjoying the late evening sunshine. After 5 minutes spent eating peanuts this young male climbed up the banking and disappeared off down a well worn badger track into a Read More …
Goodbye Mr Fox
With our final evening down south to be spent watching Badgers we headed out at dusk to watch the Barn Owls, Deer and Foxes. On this occasion the foxes were waiting. Not only fearless but confident enough to sit down and wait. Those sausages Read More …
Bucking the Trend
A Small Copper on some late flowering Hemp Agrimony. On the back of a disastrous summer for Butterflies on reflection I think we must have been lucky. Certainly plenty around Durlston Country Park in mid September. Great to see the sun really bringing out the iridescence of the Small Read More …
The Fox and Hound
Following our previous encounter with some of Purbeck’s Foxes this time we were slightly better prepared. Although wary the Foxes seemed slightly less afraid especially this young male. Normally when photographing wildlife the default focus point is the animals eye. Occasionally there may be a Read More …
Sika at Arne
Hmmm…..storm clouds gathering just after dawn. Not a good sign. Silver Birch dominated woodland at the RSPB’s Arne Nature Reserve. Sika hinds (female) and a calf amongst the heath. A more unusual white Sika hind. Normally associated with domestication and inbreeding the white variation appears Read More …
Norden Heath
Common Lizard Enjoying a few rays of sunshine at Norden Heath close to the boundary with Kilwood Nature Reserve. Sand Lizard Great to see the lizard taking advantage of a south west facing banking recently cleared of Gorse. Young Common Lizard Silver Y Moth Common Earthbumball Read More …
Fantastic Mr Fox
A few photos of some remarkably approachable foxes taken whilst on holiday in Dorset. At first a little wary before deciding we were worth a closer look. Possibly had something to do with the scent of a few dog treats. Emerging from behind a trailer. Watching Read More …