On a walk in my local patch, I passed the scots pines as I usually do. I very nearly didn’t see this Great Spotted Woodpecker, sat very still and very low on the tree trunk. I almost mistook it for a sculpted model! While I kept my distance so as not to disturb it, the woodpecker remained on its vertical perch for quite sometime. A fantastic view of a brilliant bird!
During November I managed to spot a favourite perch for two local buzzards, a telegraph pole in a wide open field. A fantastic view of these stunning birds-of-prey and a great opportunity to take photographs. I took a lot of photographs, and this is my favourite, I hope you like it too!
Here is my photographs for September and October. A little late but I hope that you enjoy them!
September
A moody, grey September day was prefect for a wild walk. All the hallmarks of autumn could be seen, felt and smelt. Trees laden with berries, but bare of leaves. Mushrooms pushing up through the fallen foliage. Birds everywhere, taking advantage of the time of plenty.
I saw this crow strutting across the ground, before picking a higher vantage point in the bare branches of a birch tree. So picture perfect I lifted my camera and this was the result!
October
Another autumnal day, this time the air was crisp and cold but the light was warm and golden. A great day to visit the park and watch the cheeky squirrels squabble over conkers and berries.
I watched one run down a yew tree trunk, completely oblivious to me. I managed to catch the very moment the squirrel noticed me!
I didn’t have a photo for August until the very last day of the month.
On a short walk in my neighbourhood, I saw some Swallows flying low over the a field. They would swoop low over the grass and then fly up to a branch in the hedgerow that lined the pasture. Waiting impatiently were 5 fledglings, eager to be fed!
I was thrilled to catch a photo of an adult mid-feed while the other hungry offspring continued to call for attention. These may well be the last Swallows of summer!
I have had the opportunity to explore a few new places this month, including a little wild patch at Polesworth. While there I spotted a Mayfly emerging from its pupa, and preparing to leave its former watery home for a new life in the air. I watched for some time, photographing and rooting for the small creature as it drifted down stream. It was both a special and interesting encounter!
A little catch up on my photographs for the last two months.
May
May’s photograph was an easy choice, on a daily exercise I had the good fortune to see three foxes hunting in an open field. I was able to stand and watch them for a long 15 minutes before I was noticed. Incredible opportunity to see such beautiful animals on the hunt!
June
With June being the month of the Wildlife Trust’s #30DaysWild, I had so many wild moments and photographs to choose from. It was a hard to pick just one photo. I settled on a family photo of the Peregrine Falcons of Worcester Cathedral!
I have to say that this month I have never been so grateful to live in such a beautiful place in the world. I have had the chance to admire some wonderful local wildlife, including this gorgeous little Water vole! I spotted the beauty while walking along the local canal towpath.
As you may have seen on my twitter feed, I had the opportunity to visit Australia for a few weeks at the end of February.
Unsurprisingly my photograph for February is from Australia. I chose this photo not only because it is unlikely I will be able to post a photo of a wild flying fox anytime soon, but it makes me smile! I love that it was clearly watching me watch it!
More photos from Australia will follow.
In early January I got to photograph this pretty little Dunnock, foraging in and out of the golden sunlight under a Yew tree.
November was a month of rain … lots and lots of rain! Many places flooded, including my home town of Worcester.
On a walk along the river bank I took this photo of a resting Swan by the canal locks. It’s glassy reflection obstructed by the flood debris.
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