Fulvous Whistling Ducks

The whistling duck family has always been one of my favourites. They are birds of great personality and there are several related species. The fulvous whistling duck of Africa is a shy and often nocturnal bird of the great swamp lands of the Senegal and Gambia Rivers and the mighty Djoudj National Park.

Silver Studded Blues Mating

These tiny, beautiful butterflies are now rare and fast declining. They are found on the heaths of Southern England and are divided into 4 races. Two others are extinct already.

Perennial Centaury at it's third known UK site.

Surely the most beautiful flower in the world!!!

The beautiful Common Centaury

Yellow Wort and Common Centaury

How do you measure perfection?

Early Gentian - Endemic to this island and very local indeed

Early Purple Orchid and Green Winged Orchid

Feast your eyes on these equisite beauties!