Happy new year

A happy and peaceful wildlife watching 2012 to one and all.

 

Avon estuary.

Hi, Yesterday we took a ride out towards Salcombe (South Hams) on the way we stopped...

 

Wash Out!

Todays trip to Rugeley reserve was a washout! Photo opportunities were few a far...

 

BIRCH PERCHING

Beyond my back garden is a pretty birch tree ... From early morning, it basks in...

 

Teleconverter.

Just bought a x2 tele converter from Jessops, so now itching to get out there and...

 

Boxing Day at Blashford

The water was very quiet, but there was plenty activity in the woods. Unfortunately...

 

Middleton RSPB-Revisited....Again!

As the weather was good this morning I visited Middleton RSPB,mainly to try out my...

 

Upton Warren 26th and 27th December 2011 - Cetti's Warbler again!

I found this interesting site when I typed Upton Warren into Google and have seen...

 

New TV series 'Earthflght'

Just to let all know that a new series (6 progs) is starting on Thurs 29th Dec called...

 

"Unexpected Visitor"

I started to draw the curtains back in the front room and just a few feet away on...

 

A day at the Mere , Scarborough

A popular spot in summer and in the lea of Olivers Mount Motorcycle circuit the winter...

 

Belvide Reservoir, Brewood, Staffs.

I've been a member of the West Midlands Bird Club for a few years but had never visited...

 

A trip out

I decided to make the most of a bright, sunny morning by taking a trip to one of...

 

the yolk,s on you folks.

THIS IS definitely my last blog of 2011.I think? Selection of bird jokes for your...

 

Giant Christmas Heron!!

Hi all, thought you might like to see the fantastic giant heron I took for a spin...

 

I am really upset Bloming Olley

I love my Cat very much Next I Love him in doors. olley brought this tiny tittle...

 

Local walk in the Woods.

Went out yesterday,for the first time in over a month. Due to family illness &...

 

Latest on the Stourhead Robin

Although I've seen it only twice since its 10 minute tutorial, the novice Robin at...

 

Wishing you all and your families and Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2012

I apologise for my absence from Ispy.....so busy with pup,family and life in general...

 

Wishing you all and your families and Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2012

I apologise for my absence from Ispy.....so busy with pup,family and life in general...

 

"Some Of My Feathery Friends''

Although I have been feeding the birds for over 60 years now in a few different Countries...

 

Snowy Arran today .

Arrans mantle of snow from Ayr beach today .the photos do not do this wonderful scene...

 

Purple Sandies 18/12/2011

As the weather was pretty good today I decided to take Jess to Ogmore for a quick...

 

"Seasons Past But Never Forgotten"

I know that this site is for Bird Lovers but I have experienced that if you plant...

 

A Great Day

Well, the snow was falling so I went out and got a few photos, 20 miles down the...

 

"Near and Far"

There are some excellent photographers on this site with great technical knowledge,I...

 

Playing

Not able to get out today, snow all about, so I was playing with some images from...

 

turkeys v sparrowhawk

I cant believe what i have just witnessed! At first i thought my turkeys were scrapping...

 

Ringed Blk-tailed Godwit

Further to my previous blog regarding this bird I have since found out that it was...

 

Flights of another kind

A few more macro shots and these are either taken hand held, or by using a monopod....

 

Flight with a difference

I have also been experimenting with a Tamron 70-300mm macro lens at £99 on butterflies...

 

15/12/2011 Christmas Owls!

Hi all! Cardiff has seen an influx of Short Eared Owls over the last few weeks, and...

 

Just for Jane.....

Well you did have to mention it Jane..... ........and for good measure...... ....just...

 

'Twee'

Update on Twee the greylag goose I hatched earlier this year. She/he is still with...

 

Avairy Birds

As you most know I keep avairy birds. Parakeets These Love birds turned up at my...

 

merry christmas

hope you all have a good christmas

 

A Day at Barnes

I had planned to visit the London Wetlands Centre on Sunday 11th December 2011 notwithstanding...

 

"The Beach Birds"

Monday's first stop on Ferry Road where the Red-breasted Mergansers were a little...

 

Walk out

I thought I'd have a walk around Westport Lake this morning, 1) while the sun was...

 

Kingfisher

Finally managed to sight a Kingfisher not more than about 300m from my house in the...

 

What is it with Robins at this time of year ?

Sorry but feel really must protest on behalf of the rest of us .. why does this little...

 

Sparrowhawk drops in for a visit(WARNING to those of a sensative nature)

Just arriving back home one evening last week & saw an explosion of feathers,it...

 

SECRET SANTA

Who's reading 'A Guide to Birds' ? ... There's a clue by the arrow ... ...

 

1. Wave Albatross

I have just returned from the Galapagos Islands and was particularily keen to see...

 

Farlington Marshes.

I went to Farlington yesterday not much to see especially along the sea wall, I think...

 

"A wonderful surprise"

Friday the 9th. managed to go birding for the first time in nearly a week due to...

 

Deida,s birthday party.

Met this bird at Deida,s party she took a shine to me ,said her name was Jane .Mac...

 

EGYPTIAN GOOSE

I was excited to see my first Egyptian Goose ( Adult ) today! As I did not know what...

 

A look back over the year

There's been some highlights over the last year, Some great days out and some nice...

 

Strange Garden Visitor...

No pictures for you today folks I'm afraid, but a simple announcement of a strange...