Tim Melling – Flying Steamer Ducks

These are the smallest of the three steamer ducks and the only one that can fly.  It is also the only species that is found on freshwater lakes (but can occur on the sea).  They are called steamer ducks because the two flightless species do the butterfly stroke across the surface moving rather like a…

Crowdfunder comments

The BAWC crowdfunder is doing really well – it’s already at  £9000. It’s really nice to see some of the comments that people have left when they donate money: Raptors need saving from wildlife crime. The Government are not interested in wildlife crime so I am pleased you are. Good luck with this project –…

You be a judge

The shortlists for each of the categories in the Bird Photographer of the Year Awards are published. So you can decide for yourself who the winners are. You’ll find it a lot easier in the privacy of your own home than in a room with a lot of people who have similarly firm opinions and…