A few days on the Solway during February to see the High Arctic archipelago Svalbard Barnacle Geese also bought some good sightings of Ban Owl, Whooper Swans, and the Yellowhammers feeding off the seed of the main paths at WWT Caerlaverock.
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.
New Calendar Project – Get Involved!
It’s a while since my last post and I’ll explain how the new site will work and the type of articles and blogs that I’ll be writing next time up, but first, and for reasons of expediency, there’s a new project I’m involved with that can get everyone out there photographing and for a very specific reason, a chance to get your work into print!
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 – 2 – Glan-y-Mor Elias – 1
It was one of the highest tides this year and being around 11.30am  gave a good opportunity to get into the hide on this reserve, which is managed by the local council, a couple of hours before the tide was at its highest point and sit tight. The reserve has been partly created by the spoil produced when the Pen-y-Clip tunnel that takes the A55 was built.
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.
Badgers at Devon Badger Watch
Home Farm: Update – August
I’ve managed a couple of good days in the last week at the farm. The squirrels are playing complete havoc with the feeding station by the river, total destruction of some so called ‘squirrel proof’ feeders. A bit more creative thinking required!
Exmoor: 4 – Deer
Exmoor: 3 – Birds
You are always looking. If photography and the desire to respond to what’s around you is deep within, you never stop seeing. It’s also impossible to go anywhere without the means to photograph.
