As part of my recent 60th birthday celebrations, (am I really that old?) Janet treated me to a special Photography Day on Havergate Island organised by Monika Koch of Wild Adventures under Suffolk Skies. Although I have passed the island many times, by foot and by boat, I had never actually landed on what is […]
Farne Islands
A recent trip to visit Scotland gave me the opportunity to stop off at Seahouses in Northumbria and grab a quick ferry to the fantastic offshore Farne Islands. If you’ve had a hard time lately trying to get up close and personal with our feathered friends this place will inspire you.
Minsmere
Following last years successful trip to Minsmere, timed to coincide with BBC’s Springwatch visit, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to repeat the experience this summer. I really enjoy seeing what it takes to get the amazing footage that they do. You don’t just turn up on the day with a camera and hope for the […]
Black Terns and Nightingales
An overnight stay at Flatford allowed me a quick Saturday morning visit to Alton Water whilst the sunshine put in a brief appearance. This is one of the best sites in the country for nightingales and every year I see if I can photograph this beautiful songster – I like a challenge
Red-necked grebe at Alton Water
Went to my old stomping ground at Alton Water on Monday 4th April 2016 to see if I could catch up with the red-necked grebe that has been here for most of the winter. I knew that it spent most of its time between Rabbets Wood and Larchwood,
Suffolk Springtime 2016
With the promise of some suffolk springtime sunshine for the weekend I thought it was long overdue that I should get the motorhome out of hibernation and head to one of our favourite sites, the Eels Foot at Eastbridge. This is a Caravan Club certified location which means that only 5 vans are permitted at […]