A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
High up above the grouse moors and the first opportunity to enjoy some unlimited exercise since the country went into “lockdown.” After parking a slow, but steady walk led uphill past the conifer plantations, over the grouse moors, past the wet flushes and bogs with Read More …
Ring Ouzel (male) A few highlights from a wander along the gritstone edges close to Hathersage. Fortunately Derbyshire appears to be a stronghold for this rapidly declining summer visitor. Over-wintering in southern Spain and North Africa, in common with many other migrants the males arrive first to establish Read More …
Suddenly it turned around to face us revealing a smart white bib. Even to a 10yr old it was clear this was no ordinary blackbird but a Ring Ouzel. Read More …
Following on from the heat of mid-week a day off work was the ideal opportunity to take a trip to the seaside. Torn between Ainsdale and Morecambe Bay we headed west to the sand dunes of Ainsdale National Nature Reserve. Upon arrival it was noticeable Read More …
Ainsdale late March 2013. A remarkable and ever changing landscape. Normally the location for a late Spring/Summer visit. On this occasion it was an opportunity to escape the maddening crowds of Formby. Red Velvet Mite One of the tiny insects normally dismissed as a “money Read More …