Marabout Stork

The magnificent Marabout Stork is one of the most amazing birds in the world. Hunched like some grotesque old man in the swamps it is truly spectacular. It is named after the "marabout" or West African holy man, dressed in simlar drab colours, and often hunched over his beads and bones.....This bird is one of a group of spectacular giant storks. Sadly they are all in decline and two species are hovering close to extinction in Asia.

More memories of Brownsea Island

A Visit to the New Forest

A visit to Bolderwood, part of the New Forest, produced some marvellous sights and sounds. The forest is an amazing cathedral of trees that is home to many unique creatures. It is the main breeding ground of one of our lovliest migrants, the Common Redstart. What an amazing tail! What a song!

Binsted Holy Well

There is a mysterious and beautiful ancient holy well by the road in Upper Froyle. It is a magical place by the former ford.

Dreamscapes and Memories of Brownsea Island

Memories are fragile links with the past. Oystercatchers are one of my favourite memories.

Birds seen on a visit to Rutland Water in June

I was fortunate enough to visit Rutland water a few days ago and found it to be an amazing place full of bird song and rare species. The yelow wagtail, osprey and willow warbler were highlights but there is so much to see and hear at Rutland Water. I highly recommend it as a bird watcher's paradise.

Cirl bunting

Recently I went to the South Devon coast and there found the most beautiful little bird and one that is very rare indeed - the cirl bunting - Photographing them is not easy but I did get the chance to photograph a female and some of the other birds of the coast. I hope you like them.