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 …
Category: Mammals
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 …
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 …
Seals of Angel Bay
Highlights from a visit to the Little Orme, Rhos-on-Sea. With large areas included within the NWWT’s Rhiwledyn Nature Reserve its one of those areas I’d been meaning to visit for the past few years Read More …
Formby
A warm, reasonably sunny day – an increasingly rare event at this time of year and a perfect opportunity for a trip to the seaside……… Read More …
Dunham Massey
Fallow Buck Introduced by the Normans in the 11th Century and naturalised throughout England the Dunham Massey herd have been managed for the past 300 years. Fortunately the emphasis has changed from being managed for “sport” to maintenance of a historic landscape. The deer barn Read More …
Damsels and Dragons
Four Spotted Chaser – Westhay Moor NNR, Somerset. Black-tailed Skimmer soaking up the early morning sunshine on one of the droves at Westhay. Another Four Spotted Chaser with this one being close by at Ham Wall. Remarkable to see hundreds of Four Spotted Chasers sheltering Read More …
Warbler and Weasel
Returning this year on the 21st April the continuous chattering song of the Reed Warbler is one of the more distinctive bird songs found around Chorlton Water Park. Whilst the song is instantly recognizable trying to get a clear view of one is a bit Read More …
Spike
A welcome visitor to the back garden. When a small and underweight Hoglet turned up in the back garden towards the end of November his chances of surviving the winter hibernation appeared bleak. Despite snuffling amongst the leaf litter looking for a tasty morsel the Read More …