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Deer are a delight to see any day of the week, but this is the time of year to be impressed by the handsome stags.

I visited Bradgate Park about a month ago to enjoy the sounds of bellowing stags and the sight of large deer herds. Both beautiful and impressive!

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Bempton Cliffs
17^th January 2023

Last June I had the awesome opportunity to visit a very special place that I will remember for the rest of my life, Bempton Cliffs.

On cold quite winter days I like think warm thoughts of summer months and wildlife excursions. So my mind has taken me back to strolling along the cliffs, listening to the cacophony of calls, with the pungency of smells and the frenetic flights that make up the metropolis of seabirds.

Graceful gannets, cute kittiwake chicks, rakish razorbills and best of all … pretty puffins.

With so much going on, it was all wonderful and memorable. That said, for me the puffins won my heart! They are now, quite possible my new favourite bird! Smartly turned out in black and white, with colourful accents on their beaks and feet. These birds are charmers and make me smile every time I think of them.

I will make a return visit to Bempton Cliffs, though my journey will not be as long or as impressive as the journey these beautiful birds will make to their busy, cliff top breeding grounds. If you have not been to witness this wildlife wonder, then I would recommend you do … and perhaps the puffins will win your heart too!

You can find my accompanying videos HERE.

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I had the pleasure of a lovely walk around Burbage Common recently. I hadn't been for a while, so it was great to see little had changed. Lots of birds make the woodland their home, helped I'm sure by the kindness of local dog walkers who put up and top up bird feeders!

You can lose hours watching the darting passerines, the cautious corvids and the steadfast squirrels visiting the mush appreciated feeders. Though they will quickly disappear on the approach of a dog, they very soon return once the canine is out of sight.

On my last visit, I spotted a low perching buzzard, almost regal in its stance. It was unperturbed by my presence. I watched and photographed the beautiful predator in all its strength and elegance.

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May your 2022 be brilliant and bright!

My first bird of the year of was a Robin. I would love to hear what yours was!

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Happy Easter!
4th April 2021

There's nothing more Easter or spring than lovely fluffy lambs! Happy Easter everyone!

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Urban Wild in Nuneaton

3rd April 2021

While waiting for my car to go through its MOT, I had the chance to explore the the wild urban areas of Nuneaton.
I watched the pigeons in the park and a squirrel too, admired a handsome blackbird foraging. I saw large cunning rats explore the river bank, as a little egret successfully fished next to an abandoned piece of furniture!
A little later, perched on a church tower, I had a gorgeous view of a pair of kestrels.
It was a lovely and truly urban wild day!

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Bright and beautiful Blue tits

21st March 2021

I really do have a soft spot for Blue Tits, I think they are so bright and beautiful.
The time of year I think they shine their best is winter. With no leaves or blossom to compete with the bird pretty plumage, the gorgeous blues and yellow of a Blue Tit are on full display!
Over the past few months I have been working on the challenge I had set myself of photographing a Blue Tit in all its finery., the results of which are the photos below.
Blue Tits might be an everyday bird, but they are certainly worth taking the time to watch and admire.

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Introducing my new website and blog!

28th February 2021

Welcome to my new website and blog!

You may notice that it is not very flashy, well that is for two reasons. Firstly I am currently teaching myself website design and construction. Secondly, my aspiration for this blog is to continue to share my passion for wildlife and show its beauty through my photographs. For that reason I want this page to be simple and easy to use, so that distracting gadgets don't get in the way of your (or my) enjoyment of this site!

I am rather excited about this website. Though it is rather small right now, I do hope to expand and build on what I have already created.

Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you again soon!

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