I haven’t mentioned Purple Emperors in this blog this year – because I haven’t been out looking for them. A combination of lots of work, lots of rain, lots of time with Henry and lots of MoT work being done on the car has meant that nipping out to see this glorious butterfly has been…
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Henry goes to London – Defra
Henry has been keen to go to London for a long time – but we only flew down there a week ago. What a great day it was – so many photo opportunities – only some of which we can share with you this week. And so many friendly conversations with taxi drivers, tourists and…
It’s not really about money is it?
The deadline for responses to the consultation about the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands is 31 July – Friday. Please respond as every response will count – as there won’t be very many. Something along these lines would be useful, I believe: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on…
Oscar Dewhurst – Chaffinch
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Oscar writes: this Chaffinch was singing from the top of the gorse bushes in the car park at Minsmere. I was able to find a spot to photograph it from with a tree behind it, giving a nice clean green background. Nikon D800, Nikon 600mm f/4 AF-S II, Nikon 1.4x TC Mark writes: it’s not…
The first 5000 signatures
Last year it took 28 days to reach 5,000 signatures on an e-petition to ban driven grouse shooting. This year it has taken 6 days to get half way to the level where the government must respond. I wonder whether we could reach 10,000 signatures by Hen Harrier Day, or certainly by the Inglorious 12th?…