I started photographing garden birds in my early blogging days. Back in 2010 and 2011 I’d take snapshots of the birds that visited the feeders. But I was never happy with those images. I knew what I wanted – but … Continued
There’s a ferocious looking little insect in my garden called the bee-fly – Bombylius major. Seriously they really do strike a touch of fear in you the very first time you encounter them. They look so intimidating with their large proboscis that … Continued
It’s the 21st January. Snow blankets the garden like a thick white woollen shroud.The thermometer reads -6.8°C and daylight has finally arrived. It’s time to layer up and get out into the winter garden. With every step you take there’s a distinct crunch.The … Continued
The air is full of pollinators as I’ve got myself a nectar bar in the garden full of rich nectar flowers. In fact sometimes it’s very hard not to become distracted from the weeding. If you’re like me and you … Continued
The Large Red Damselfly metamorphosis is a wildlife sighting I had never ever witnessed before. Who loves those unforgettable moments … moments that surprise you the first time you see them. And moments that money can’t buy? Well this weekend I had … Continued