My photograph of the month

This little bee has taken sometime to rest in the pretty pink Lesser Bindweed flower on a cool August day, giving me the perfect chance to photograph the tiny insect.

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The taking off point for clouds of unmated queens and male flying ants take to the skies, seeding many new colonies of these fascinating little insects.

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Kittiwakes are using buildings and bridges as urban cliff faces to build their nests. I photographed these nests on the side of a hotel in Scarborough. It was a unique and special view for these elegant birds. I hope the chicks live a long and successful life with many young of their own, reared on cityscape cliffs.

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This little Grey Squirrel eyed me carefully from its high-wire perch, only moving when it thought I wasn't looking!

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It was both a silent and spectacular sight to see this beautiful Barn Owl hunting in the late afternoon. It flew low of a meadow, occasionally hovering and then in disappeared into the long grass, minutes later it flew into the distance, something small and furry clutched in its claws

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I hope that you will be visiting church over the Easter weekend. When you do, look up, one of God's creatures may just have made His house their home too! Peregrine Falcons have recognised that church and cathedral towers make excellent places to build their nest and rear their chicks, as it is always a marvel to see these powerful birds!

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Pied Wagtails are such a charismatic little bird; frenetic, monochromatic and charming.

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While on a walk on Christmas day, I saw this beautiful flock of Lapwings. I watched for a while as the foraged, periodically taking off and before settling back down. I very special sight for a special day!

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The local swallows fledglings started to rest outside my bedroom window. It was a real treat to see them so close and at their height, all relaxed and getting ready to face the world!

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This lovely dunnock sat a top a hedgerow singing its heart out, it was a beautiful and a wonderful sight to see!

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March 2022 - Peeping Peregrine!

I was thrilled to find a pair of Peregrine Falcon spending time of the spire of a local church. Such fierce and powerful predator, it leaves me in awe every time I see them!

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On a winters day, small but bright blue tits dart between bare tree branches. These tiny birds looking bold and beautiful in the open, with nothing to distract from their beautiful colourful feathers!

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January 2022 - Buzzard

I couldn't it when I saw this gorgeous bird-of-prey perch so low, I had such an amazing view and long view. It was aware of me, but stayed on its perch. I was thrilled to get this photo!

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December 2021 - Jay amongst the oak leaves!

This is probably the best photo of a Jay I have ever taken!

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Apologies for the absence of photos for two whole months, I had a computer malfunction that meant I couldn't view of edit any photos. It is fixed now, so I hope you enjoy December's photo!

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In amongst a flock of Jackdaws, one stood out as unique. Unusually light grey all over, you can see how different it looked compared to its friend.

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August 2021 - Wasp enjoying honeydew

I watched this wasp move up and down this leaf and stem, licking the honeydew covered surface as it went. It flew off happy and left the aphid colony untouched!

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I got to spend a relaxing morning, watching this elegant heron stalk the edge of this lake. I don't know if it's hard work paid off as it eventually disappeared from sight, but I hope it got a good meal in the end.

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June 2021 - Female Kestrel

30DaysWild was rather wonderful this year, so many wild moments. The best being a day of birds-of-prey, when I saw this beautiful female Kestrel!

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May 2021 - Common carder bee visiting white nettle flowers

Bright beautiful summer days are full of busy bees and pretty flowers to enjoy!

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On one of the many gorgeously sunny and warm days we had this month, the butterflies began to flutter again. Bringing colour and beauty to the spring of 2021!

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March 2021 - Piercing gaze of a Kestrel!

Ever had that feeling of being watched?
I spotted a Kestrel perched on a church, but clearly not before he spotted me!

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February 2021 - Battling Stags in the snow!

On a bitingly cold and short visit to Bradgate Park, I spotted these impressive stags. Horns locked in battle for dominance, they paid no attention to the freezing snow storm that surrounded them. A truly awesome sight to behold!

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There are days in winter when it is cold and miserable, you look out the window longing for the sun. That makes the clear sunny days so special, even in the cold!
It lights up the natural world and shows just how beautiful winter wildlife can really be!

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