Having spent most of April in Spain, I was looking forward to doing my first BBS visit to one of my two BBS squares – I really was. So much so that having arrived back home at about 0400 on Saturday morning I even considered going straight out to see if I could see any…
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‘The’ book on the Hen Harrier
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Bloomsbury (of which Poyser is now a part) are reissuing Donald Watson’s classic book on the Hen Harrier this summer. My copy of the book sits within reach on my desk right now and it was the first Christmas present that my then girlfriend, now wife, gave me, very nearly 40 years ago. Watson’s…
Dick Potts remembered
I was sorry to miss the chance to pay my respects in person at Dick’s funeral but I was away in Spain (and I think he would have approved) but I was pleased to see these tributes appear over the last few weeks (and I spoke to several of the authors and compilers). The Guardian…
Tim Melling – Adder
Getting an Adder moving towards you takes a bit of patience as they’ll usually head for cover when humans approach. Most people photograph them early morning when they are torpid and usually coiled, while trying to warm up. I was on Thorne Moors in South Yorkshire when I came across five adders all basking in…
Tim Melling – Crossbill
Here is a young male Crossbill with a lovely golden colour that superficially looks more like a female. You can see small patches of the adult male red colouration coming through. I see Crossbills quite frequently but they are usually high in the trees or flying over, so I was pleased to get this one…