This is a great time to sea watch from the cliffs of south west Cornwall as besides the birds there are Dolphins, Basking Sharks, Seals and, in the last few weeks, numbers of Ocean Sunfish sightings. These strange looking fish, … Read More
Great close-ups were had of this North American Buff-breasted Sandpiper on Marazion beach in Cornwall at the weekend. This adult bird was happy to feed amongst the seaweed only a few metres away from several crouched bird photographers. It probably … Read More
A recent BBC nature bird article, reporting the results of a Californian study into the behaviour of Western Scrub-jays, reminded me of my own fabulous experience some years ago with their close relative the Florida Scrub-jay. The study found that … Read More
The south coast of Britain experienced an unprecedented influx of the migrant Tortrix moth Cydia amplana during the first half of August 2012. With favourable weather systems sucking up warm air off the continent many thousands, probably millions, of this … Read More
Of the 10 British species of Squashbug, Coreus marginatus, also known as the Dock Bug, is the commonest and largest species likely to be found in the southern half of the UK. The larval stages, also referred to as nymphs, … Read More
See updated Oak Eggar species page Male Oak Eggar moths are commonly seen flying during the daylight in search of resting females at this time of year in many parts of the UK. Here, along the coastline of South West … Read More
Nicrophorus investigator, also known as the Banded Sexton beetle, is one of several large orange and black banded beetles found in the British Isles. These brightly coloured beetles can be up to 25mm long and are strong fliers, often being … Read More
These are organised attempts to record as many different animal and plant species as possible at a specific site over a short period of time, often as little as 24 hours. Anything from fungi and lichens to reptiles, birds and … Read More
This male and female Small Skipper butterfly were seen copulating on Bramble at Windmill Farm Nature Reserve, on the Lizard in Cornwall during the BioBlitz at the end of July. From the underside both sexes look very similar but when … Read More
In terms of distribution then the Kestrel is the commonest raptor found in the UK. It is an extremely adaptable bird that is equally at home in both urban and rural habitats. Small mammals such as voles, mice and shrews … Read More
When a combination of knowledgeable enthusiasts with a diverse range of wildlife interests and the general public gather to explore a site to learn more about its biodiversity it invariably produces some interesting and not previously recorded species. During last … Read More
Why is it that the more difficult and frustrating something is the more we attempt to do it? Photographing hoverflies in flight must be one of the most challenging forms of insect photography and yet I still find it impossible … Read More