A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
A few highlights from a stroll along Scratch Arse Ware to Seacombe Cliff. With a stiff breeze blowing in from the south-west despite the sunshine a bit cool in the more exposed areas. However, with Meghan in fine form chasing a ball soon warmed me Read More …
Spot the bridled Guillemot ……………. great to see a small colony of auks nesting along the Jurassic Coast. Just a handful of Razorbills to be found and on this occasion no Puffins. However, the last remaining Puffins on the south coast can be found close Read More …
A few highlights from rambling around the chalk and limestone downs of the Isle of Purbeck with Jake. A large camera, long lens and a Border Collie bouncing around on the end of a lead has never been a good idea. The majority of the photo’s Read More …
With up to 80 separate populations across southern England the Wall Lizards are far more mobile and active than either the Common or Sand Lizard. In our normally cool, damp climate they’re restricted to sun drenched rock faces and cliffs. Certainly wouldn’t last long in Read More …
A superb display of Thrift, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Cowslips and Sea Campion along the northern shore of Embleton Bay. All accompanied by the constant sound of Skylarks, Meadow Pipits and Oystercatchers. Just offshore a Grey Seal bobbed around in the Kelp with the occasional Arctic Read More …