Nightjars in the Forest of Dean
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Nightjars in the Forest of Dean
The 2020 Nightjar season was unlike those before it thanks to lockdowns, etc. I expected 2021 to be much like a more usual Nightjar season. Instead we’re still in something…
2020 Nightjar season summary – part 2
Part 2 (July – Aug) Click here for part 1 During a few days toward the end of June I spent a bit of time at a site that used…
African Avians
I usually try to mix things up at least a little bit when adding new images to the gallery, but on this occasion we have three birds, all found in…
Saal Digital review
In June 2020 I was given the opportunity to receive one of Saal Digital’s Professional Line Photobooks in exchange for some feedback on the product. I have no affiliation with…
Kiskadees & Hornbills
Two more new images have been added to the gallery today. The Great Kiskadee is a large flycatcher. It is a very widespread species but this particular one was photographed…
Moths, Buffalo & Tropicbirds
Three new images have been added to the wildlife gallery this evening. The most recently photographed was the Puss Moth caterpillar – an incredible looking creature found locally in the…
2020 Nightjar season summary – part 1
Part 1 (May – June) When the 2020 nightjar season got underway, Britain was in Covid-19 lockdown. Consequently, with everything I had planned cancelled, and with little else to work…
Butterflies and Dragons
It’s been a long time since I’ve updated the website, although I have occasionally dipped in to make some changes behind the scenes. The primary reason behind the lack of…
Storks & Babblers
A further two images have been added to the wildlife gallery this evening. The Asian Openbill Stork was photographed in southern Sri Lanka and I found the Arrow-marked Babbler while…