It was a bank holiday Sunday, and we had a free afternoon, so we thought why not head up to Topsham? So we went into the town, had cake at a lovely cafe, and then topped it all off with a great days birding just round the corner! Read on to find out more! MuteContinue reading “Brilliant Bowling Green”
Monthly Archives: August 2023
The Ultimate Bird Quiz 2.0: the Answers
The time has come to reveal the answers to some of the toughest questions ever posted on this blog. They were quite hard, I must say, but I am expecting a lot of good results… well, Number 2 might be a stumbling block at least… Question 1 Which are you more likely to discover inContinue reading “The Ultimate Bird Quiz 2.0: the Answers”
The Ultimate Bird Quiz 2.0
Hello, and welcome to the rebranded Ultimate Bird Quiz 2.0. For a while now, I have thought it high time to revive this series, which proved popular in previous years. I must warn you, it won’t be easy. So brush up on your birding knowledge and try your hand at the new Ultimate Bird QuizContinue reading “The Ultimate Bird Quiz 2.0”
The Meldon Wildlife Festival
We were at Meldon Wildlife Festival, organised by Dartmoor National Park Authority. We clambered out of the car into the blazing sun, and marvelled at the breathtaking views all around us. The valley was coated in gorse and trees and bathed in sunlight, with the enormous Meldon Dam partly obscured by a hill. The festivalContinue reading “The Meldon Wildlife Festival”
The Wild Lens Kingsbridge Photography Workshop
We came to a small gravel car park, hugging the hedge. It could barely fit four vehicles, but we had arrived early so it did not matter. The sea sparkled on the near horizon, framed by the sky and the hilly fields. We walked onto the path and were met by local wildlife photographer RowenaContinue reading “The Wild Lens Kingsbridge Photography Workshop”
Wild Lens Kingsbridge Photography Workshop
On Saturday, Bertie and I will be heading down to Slapton Ley NNR, all ready for a workshop that teaches the basics of wildlife photography. I must say, I am really looking forward to this. It will be fun, but also informative. I am a bit of a beginner when it comes to photography, andContinue reading “Wild Lens Kingsbridge Photography Workshop”
Bird Feeding is Back
Now, our garden has featured no bird feeders for about a month now, leaving most of the grass lawn free and empty. And we have not seen many birds here for a month because of that. But now, they are back with a few cheeky changes to go with them as well. Two old feedersContinue reading “Bird Feeding is Back”
Dipper Days
Vehicles rumbling along the narrow lane and across the bridge were few and far between, and as we got out of the car, the sound of fast-running water was loud and prominent. But somehow managing to make itself heard over the monstrous river, a high-pitched tsee sounded from above us in a spindly willow, withContinue reading “Dipper Days”
Super Stover and Zestful Zeiss
The gravel crunched underfoot as we ambled across the car park towards the main track. A rustle, and then a burst of beating wings announced a Woodpigeon appearing ahead of us, and it quickly flew back into the undergrowth when it saw us. The sound of many raucous Mallards filled the air, drowning all else,Continue reading “Super Stover and Zestful Zeiss”
Dartmoor Delights at Yarner Wood
The gate creaked slightly as it was pushed open, and our feet almost made no sound on the wood-chip covered path. The sun was low in the sky, and it was around 5:00PM. Flies almost ate us alive as we walked down the side of the valley, towards the brook at the bottom. The pathContinue reading “Dartmoor Delights at Yarner Wood”
The Bovey Birder 