There’s been a Tawny Owl around our area lately and last night it was flying from ariel to ariel just across the road.
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Grasshopper Warbler and Corn Bunting – Red Listed Birds
A couple of difficult birds to locate and photograph; the Grasshopper Warbler and the Corn Bunting.
Update on the Calendar Project
Another walk, another set of images, and we are moving at a pace towards creating the 2012 calendar from the work generated from all those who have come on the walks.
Edgelands Birds – Seaforth 2
Little Gulls used to be regular and in good numbers at Seaforth but in recent years they have fallen off considerably and apparently are now gathering in significant numbers on the Wirral. Something to do with a change in the salinity of the marina, which is just on the other side of the reserve, and has affected the insect numbers that predominate on the surface of the water.
Edgeland Birds – Seaforth 1
Getting access to the Seaforth reserve took a little bit of time and effort, particularly as I’m not on the spot. You’ve got to apply to the port authority police and then have an a short interview with them and get passes for the car and yourself. The previous post looked at the site itself and framed it with respect to the book ‘Edgelands’ This post will look at some of the birds I’ve photographed at the site during a few recent visits.
‘Edgelands’ Seaforth
Edgelands
There’s been a lot of coverage lately relating to a new book by two North West poets, Paul Farley and Michael Symmons Roberts. Its entitiled Edgelands. As they state in the introduction it’s not a new concept but the interest in bringing the whole idea of this ‘unruly and chaotic’ space back into the public arena has generated a lot of creative activity.
Photography in the rain: What to do and how to cope.
I’ve a presentation that I’ve given to various groups over the last couple of years entitled ‘Light Land and Rain’ It’s really an acknowledgement that without rain, or the near presence of rain, the landscape can often be a bland, and at certain times of the year, difficult place for exciting photography of the natural world.
Catching up – Part Three
Down to Labrador Bay (RSPB) for the Cirl Buntings on the way to Falmouth where my daughter is studying on the BA Press and Editorial photography course. Then up to Scotland with my mum and brothers for a long weekend to visit the loch where we scattered dad’s ashes.
A little Catching Up – Part One
Although the site has been down for a few months, I’ve still been out photographing on a regular basis. As I said in the last post, if it’s within you you simply cant stop!
So How Do I See Photography? A Personal Philosophy
We all have some idea what photography is and what it can do for us. What it is to each of us will differ widely at times and more subtly at others.
So What’s New With The Site?
To  begin with there’s a gallery section showcasing some of my work and all the images are for sale through Red Bubble, who produce very fine framed prints.
WWT Llanelli
Over the weekend I spent three or four hours in the Michael Powell hide at the WWT reserve. On most occasions, if you give it time, the Kingfisher will show from this hide and today was no exception.
Grey Phalarope – August 2009
Following on from the previous post here’s some of the images of the Grey Phalarope taken last year.
Grey Phalarope at Ogmore
On a recent visit to Ogmore estuary I came across a Grey Phalarope, it’s the second time I’ve seen them at this spot. It’s a delight to come across such a delicate and confiding bird and then to spend two or three hours working with it.
Late Summer Walk – Manmoel
North Wales Coast – 2 – Glan-y-Mor Elias – 2
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North Wales Coast – 1 – Conwy
Last week I spent a couple of nights at Llanfairfechan, ideally situated to visit some of the many hides along the stretch between RSPB Conwy and the Spinnies at Bangor.
Queen Victoria in the Mersey
Our timing was good but totally fortuitous, the Queen Victoria, Canard’s smaller sister (Queen Mary 2 and Elizabeth being larger) was due into Liverpool on the morning we were heading back to Wales.
Ringed Plover at Askam
On a recent brief trip up north, Barrow and Liverpool I managed a few short forays out with the camera. The images in this post were taken at Askam pier, about a hundred yards from where my brother lives.
Hares at Altcar
An hour or so on the Lancashire mosses provided an unexpected encounter with a number of hares. I went primarily for the Barn Owl, but it didn’t show. The first run down Engine Lane bought the first hare, it was one of seven separate sightings I was to have in the time I was there.