Agonopterix heracliana is one of the few micro moth species flying at the moment. Several have been attracted to the lights of our lounge window over the last few nights. Not a species that’s going to improve the general public’s … Read More
Only to birders would a sewage works hold any great appeal. Yesterday, while the rest of the country endured freezing rain, we spent a truly memorable time bathing in the sun at Carnon Downs sewage works watching an amazing display … Read More
Finding any moth in the middle of winter would normally be a moment of celebration but when it’s a plume …! They are terribly frustrating things to photograph. All legs and sticky out angles making it almost impossible to get … Read More
This Dunnock, often referred to as a Hedge Sparrow, was photographed yesterday feeding on crumbs left over from picnics on a bench on the South West Coast Path at Falmouth. The Dunnock is one of those birds that is often … Read More
Dotted Border, Spring Usher, Early Moth and March Moth are just four of the early flying moth species its possible to record in February. Insight into British moths: See over 1,000 images of British moths in the British moths gallery … Read More
The Jackdaw is one of the most photogenic members of the corvid family because of its intelligent, piercing eyes that give it that mischievous, knowing look. Consequently it’s yet another of those birds which I find it difficult to walk … Read More
This second winter Great Black-backed Gull, photographed at Newlyn Harbour, already has that ever watchful menacing look about it. Even at this young age this bird has the air of invincibility that makes it a great photographic subject. In and … Read More
Which is the easiest British shore bird to photograph? The Turnstone must be one of the most photographed shore birds in the world because of its confiding nature and habit of feeding around busy harbours seemingly unconcerned by people. No … Read More
The identification differences between Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) and Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus) can be seen at the moment amongst the gull flock on Swanpool lake in Falmouth, Cornwall. One or two of the Black-headed Gulls and the often solitary … Read More
Little Grebes must be one of the most frustrating grebes to photograph unless you have a 500mm plus telephoto lens. They have an annoying habit of popping up well within range of a hand held 400mm lens only to dive … Read More
Well, at least it’s something seasonal. Having reported on butterflies, bees, warblers and unseasonal flowers in recent days Winter Moths attracted to the lounge window last night were a reminder that it is, after all, still only January! Winter Moths … Read More
After the coldest night of the winter, down to 3C, the sun rose and we recorded 15 species of bird in the garden during one hours watching. The full results are shown below and will be logged on the RSPB … Read More