Fineshade Wood

I’m glad that Forest Holidays have decided not to appeal the planning authoritiy’s decision not to permit a major habitat-destroying development in Fineshade Wood. But rumours are that a revised application is heading our way. It’s a pity that Forest Enterprise have not learned their lesson on this one, given that there is much to…

Gate zero and the West Pennine Moors

You may remember that I asked for information from NE about the West Pennine Moors (see here and here) some time ago. The delay in returning to this subject is not that NE were very tardy (just a little bit) about responding but that they sent me a piles of stuff and I have been …

Oscar Dewhurst – Little Egret

Oscar writes: This Little Egret was being chased around by another bird on a small pool in the reeds. This was taken just as it landed again in the water. Nikon D800, Nikon 600mm f/4 AF-S II lens, Nikon 1.4x TC