Will Hall might not be a familiar name to you, but he will become one I’m sure. A talented zoologist, photographer, presenter and filmmaker, he has extensive knowledge and skill in the wild from skulls and taxidermy to on-point wildlife ID. Not only this, but he’s spent years getting involved and teaching young people, theContinue reading “A Marvellous Monday”
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A Scottish Sunday
Sunday was an early arisal, in order to get to know the breakfast routine for the duration of our stay. As we rapidly got ready for the day ahead, I couldn’t help but remember the amazing events of the previous afternoon. Meeting everybody right off the bat made me feel welcome immediately, and there wereContinue reading “A Scottish Sunday”
A Scottish Saturday
As we left the warmth of the airport, the wind hit us with a freezing flurry. It desperately attempted to wrench bags and papers from our hands as we walked through the car park. My first impressions of Inverness were slightly biased, given the chill and blustery air, but I’m sure it would have beenContinue reading “A Scottish Saturday”
THE GRANT ARMS HOTEL
The Cairngorms National Park is about as picturesque as you can find in the UK, with some of the landscape almost untouched (emphasis on almost) by human hands. Many birds and wildlife that cannot be found anywhere else in the UK is found here, such as Capercaillie and Crested Tit (to name a few). AndContinue reading “THE GRANT ARMS HOTEL”
The Cairngorms: A Preview
Saturday will bring the trip of a lifetime for me, as me and my Dad set out for Scotland, namely Grantown on Spey, deep in the Cairngorms National Park. The Land of Red Squirrels, Capercaillies and huge Scots Pine trees. Four days of absolute brilliant birding and wildlife watching. Last year, having been told thatContinue reading “The Cairngorms: A Preview”
Wild New Forest Camp: Sunday
On our final morning, we were (thankfully) able to sleep for slightly longer, and woke up for breakfast at the Countryside Education Trust for the last time. After preparing lunch, the beds were stripped and the rooms were emptied. As we sat outside waiting for the last person to emerge, the Starlings flew over asContinue reading “Wild New Forest Camp: Sunday”
Wild New Forest Camp: Saturday
When I woke at 4:30 that morning, I was surprised to find that it was slightly light outside. Barely anybody was up yet, but a few of us went outside to check the moth traps that had been set the night before. There was a good range of species among the egg-boxes, from Hebrew CharacterContinue reading “Wild New Forest Camp: Saturday”
Wild New Forest Camp: Friday
Last weekend I embarked on a brilliant trip to the New Forest on the Wild New Forest Wildlife Camp, sponsored by the Cameron Bespolka Trust. It was truly incredible, spread from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, and featured bird-ringing, visits to the coast and nocturnal walks. It is usually held at Cameron’s Cottage, another residentialContinue reading “Wild New Forest Camp: Friday”
New Forest Wildlife Camp
Today I am off on a new adventure and Im not afraid to admit that I am feeling the nerves a little bit. This weekend will host the Wild New Forest’s New Forest Wildlife Camp, sponsored by the Cameron Bespolka Trust. As the name suggests, it is held among the many rich woodland of theContinue reading “New Forest Wildlife Camp”
Turning of the Tables
Up the hill in Hennock, the garden had us all in heavy coats and jumpers. But it was a still evening, and the sun was suspended low in the sky. It was cloudy. Very cloudy. We could barely see the sun. Yet that didn’t discourage some, and a recurring cascade of notes erupted from deepContinue reading “Turning of the Tables”
The Bovey Birder 