Product creation issues
When I add a new image to the gallery, I have a semi-automatic process in place to create a product from that image. It’s worked really well up until now. For reasons that I’m yet to get to the bottom … Read more
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Links page updated
Just a quick note to say that I’ve added Vero to the links page. I don’t really know how many people use Vero, but it’s quite a nice platform, free of ads, and a timeline governed only by time. It … Read more
Species list tweak
I’ve made a very small tweak to the Species List. It’s so small it’s hardly worth mentioning, but this section of the website (thankfully!) needs updating less and less these days. Anyway, the tweak is just the addition of a … Read more
Hawk-moths, Hornbills & Hunting Dogs
All the H’s have been added to the gallery today, but across three different continents. Firstly, the Pied Malabar Hornbill which was photographed at the northern end of Sri Lanka in the Wilpattu National Park. Next is the African Hunting … Read more
Heath Fritillaries and Kangaroo Lizards
It was a scorcher of a day yesterday, and I spent it trying to locate and photograph two of our rarest butterflies – the Heath Fritillary on Exmoor and the High Brown Fritillary on Dartmoor. Both species were found in … Read more
Foxes, Eagles & Nightjars
Three new photographs have been added to the gallery. Firstly, a Grey-headed Fish Eagle photographed in Udawalawe in Sri Lanka. Next is a Red Fox photographed in the Forest of Dean and finally the bird that occupies a huge amount … Read more
Oystercatchers and Helmetshrikes
Nightjar season is in full swing here which is something that keeps me very busy every year, and this year is no exception. I’m currently watching over 15 sites and still have a few more to check out. I found … Read more
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I haven’t had much time to do anything on the website for the last week or so. Lots of time traveling, hotels, and even more time spent working with Nightjars have kept me from doing any updates. Only a small … Read more
Flapshell Turtles and Bush Squirrels
These two photos have been added to the gallery. The pair of Flapshell Turtles were photographed in Sri Lanka. Their name is derived from flaps of skin that cover their limbs when they retract into their shells. The Smith`s Bush … Read more
Nighthawks, Wildcats and Bush Snakes
A couple of new additions to the gallery this evening. First up is a Spotted Bush Snake. This was spotted moving amongst us whilst enjoying a drink, waiting for sunset at the Skukuza rest camp in the Kruger National Park. … Read more
Context-sensitive gallery options
When viewing an image in the gallery, there are now context-sensitive links to other gallery views. For example, if looking at a photo of an African Wild Dog, beneath the image you will see a link firstly to all the … Read more