The Cusp of Autumn

The Cusp of Autumn

ByDawn

Autumn is a great time for wildlife photography, the hard bright light of summer gives way to a softer, misty richness, like the Earth is sighing, relaxing toward the dark rest of winter. I’m currently reading a fantastic book, ‘If Women Rose Rooted’ by Dr Sharon Blackie. When I say reading, I actually mean absorbing,…

Tails from Scotland

Tails from Scotland

ByDawn

Just back from a week away in Dumfries and Galloway, and I must say, what a stunning place to visit. The landscape is beautiful, with a view around every corner, the coastline rugged and filled with nature, and birds and wildlife abound. Whilst I did attempt to have a relaxing time as I really did…

Japan – Part 3

ByDawn

The final part of my Japanese wildlife blog focuses on the bird life of Kyoto Imperial Palace Park. Kyoto is so different compared to the neat, reserved, business city of Tokyo, it’s more vibrant, and full of temples with little green spaces tucked in everywhere. Down by the river, Grey Herons, Little Egrets and Great…

Staying home

ByDawn

I’m very fortunate to live near some lovely countryside, with two small nature reserves just a few minutes walk away from home. This weekend I decided to explore these instead of heading to the Fen. The closest reserve is an area of heathy common, with short rabbit grazed turf, and prickly gorse bushes. There’s a…

Hello Deer

ByDawn

I’ve had a few new visitors to my blog recently, so I just wanted give you a warm welcome to my website, and also to introduce my local patch, where I do a lot of my photography – Redgrave and Lopham Fen. Redgrave and Lopham Fen is the largest remaining valley fen in England, and…