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Nature Quest: Listening to the Dawn Chorus

April 23, 2014

‘Why do birds have to wake up so early?’ I thought, groaning as my alarm went off at what surely was not a time of the morning at which humans should be awake. After a busy week of work, a 4:30am start on a Saturday morning was not quite what I wanted, but it was … More Nature Quest: Listening to the Dawn Chorus

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Up close with the birds at WWT Slimbridge

November 13, 2012

In a previous blog back in June 2011 I wrote about one of my favourite birdwatching places, WWT Slimbridge in Gloucestershire, UK. In that post, I talked about what a fantastic place Slimbridge is – it really has something for everyone, whether you are a serious birder or just want an enjoyable family day out. … More Up close with the birds at WWT Slimbridge

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If you go down to the woods today…

October 6, 2011

Last weekend, I decided to take a trip up to the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire with my friend Ed Drewitt, to try and get some shots of autumnal leaves. However, setting out in shorts and T-shirt in near 28 degree heat, it was clear I was not going to get the photos I had … More If you go down to the woods today…

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Gulls – an interesting update

May 30, 2011

Just a very quick one this morning – thought I’d share this interesting gull behaviour I saw yesterday down on Shapwick Heath, on the Somerset Levels: If you look closely at the gull on the right, it’s in the process of swallowing a baby moorhen whole. A good example of gulls as predators – sad … More Gulls – an interesting update

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