A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
A few highlights from a visit to the RSPB St Bee’s Nature Reserve. Surprisingly despite it being in north-west England this was a first visit – a long drive from Manchester. Thankfully we had a few days at Wasdale Head to break the journey up. Read More …
A quick recap on an enjoyable few days spent on Flamborough Head looking over the North Sea and the cliffs stretching up the coast to the RSPB nature reserve at Bempton Cliffs. In contrast to the more usual conditions our visit coincided with what’s looking Read More …
Following on from the visit to Staple Island we arrived at Inner Farne surprisingly quickly with the boat taking the direct route across Staple sound. Slightly disappointing that we didn’t go around the island before arriving however can’t really complain after the amazing close Read More …
Hard to believe its been 8 years since our last visit to Northumberland and the Farne Islands. With the forecast set fair we dropped Jake off at Tollfield Farm Kennels and made our way down to Seahouses “Gateway to the Farnes.” Upon arrival at the Read More …