A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
Sika Deer grazing the marsh close to Middlebere Farm. Really encouraging to see a relatively large herd. Over the years the numbers of deer appear to have declined in response to over zealous control measures. Fortunately the National Trust appear to be taking a more Read More …
A few highlights from a trip down to Somerset that coincided with my birthday. Somewhat amazingly plenty of blue sky and sunshine – a major rarity this winter ! Also an Egret or three, a Fox, a Kestrel and the return of the Blair Witch. Read More …
A few more from September’s trip down south. Always great to watch Foxes enjoying the early evening sunshine. The ones back home are far more wary and rarely seen until after dark.This particular family are based on a farm and used to people passing by. Read More …
A bit of catching up from an early autumn visit to Dorset. Normally on the south coast summer tends to linger on for that little bit longer than what we’re used to in the north of England. In the past we’ve even managed to get Read More …
Great to catch up with a family of Foxes family during a recent camping holiday in Dorset. Over the years we’ve seen quite a few different animals. Although wary with patience they’ve been surprisingly tolerant of people – and even the occasional dog!
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 …
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 …
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 …
I’ll be the first to admit I wouldn’t have found this particular fox in a million years. Hidden away between some tree trunks felled a long time ago this was one of Muttley’s discoveries. Over the past week the local Foxes have been extremely active. Read More …