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 …