31st March saw the female of our mallard pair fly into the garden, dead on time. They arrive every year at this time for a three month stay, create havoc in my pond, sail around in my tiny lily pool and then wait to be fed! She was joined…
I’ve had a tawny owl nestbox in my garden for about 5 years and, each year, a pigeon has raised its family in it. Last year I tried a different design, the chimney type, which I slung under a branch of one of the old apple trees at a 45…
On our recent trip over the pond, we met an amazing young British wildlife artist by the name of Colin Banks. Having studied art at school, Colin went on to work in a completely different area but recently came back to his first love. Colin produces his amazing images with…
I am pleased to add this press release sent to me in response to my letter to Cunard. Well done Cunard and P&O. The U.K. Government seem to be getting a grip on the issue now but there’s lots we can do to contribute. Don’t be shy about asking people…
‘Cunard’s home is the oceans of the world, so we actively work to protect our marine environment.’ So says the little card in our ship’s cabin which then encourages you to reuse towels, switch off electrical items not in use, consider the use of water, optimise climate control and make…
We’re heading to California again to see our friends in Davenport. We’ve crossed the Atlantic with mixed weather, spotted a few dolphins and a half dozen sperm whales, and enjoyed a couple of days in a wintry New York. The trip from there to Florida and through the Caribbean was…
Thanks to all those who attended my talks, bought images or my 2018 Worldwide Wildlife calendars, this year I have been able to share £647 (£808 including gift aid) between WaterAid and Christians Against Poverty (CAP). Happy Christmas to everyone. Ray
Chiffchaff, Paphos, Cyprus This is our second visit to Paphos, Cyprus, to ‘chaperone’ my wife’s elderly parents (their description, not mine). And, having heard about the birds of Cyprus from my friend, JP, I’m guessing November is definitely not the best time to be here to see our feathery…
Kestrel, RSPB Old Moor My son and I went to RSPB Old Moor on Tuesday, this week. We had planned to check out the red deer rut at Studley Royal but the weather forecast was for dark cloud so we opted for a shorter journey to a reserve which…
It’s been a brilliant year for goldfinches. Yesterday, we counted twenty four busily emptying our feeders. With a little assistance from greenfinches and nuthatches, they’re getting through two sunflower heart hoppers and a pile of niger seeds in just over 24 hours. Tree sparrows have also done well and, today,…