Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Some Autumn Highlights 2014
Yellow-rumped or Myrtle Warbler - Shetland 2014 |
Myrtle Warbler amongst the flowers of a Grutness garden. |
another stunner - this time a Paul Harvey special with a cracking White's Thrush at Durigarth, South Mainland |
Monday, 30 June 2014
A Mini Spring & Summer Review .I.
I have never been as busy as these last few months on Shetland, loving every minute especially after such a long Winter! From Red-throated Diver at close quarters . . . . |
and with a tiny chick in tow (under license) . . . . |
Flying over the Isles such as Muckle Flugga! with good friends from Zurich in their private plane & the 'Shetland Nature' crew . . . |
Getting into my Hoverflies in a big way with a couple of Shetland firsts! (as well as a new Soldierfly for Shetland!) all in our own sheltered & well vegetated town garden! |
Getting my annual Puffin fix . . .this time on my favourite Isle, Fair Isle - where this Puffin brought me a flower . . . |
Photographing and enjoying aerial pursuits of common breeding species such as the graceful Arctic Tern . . . |
Visiting the stunning botanical site of the 'Keen of Hamar' on Unst to see species such as this Frog Orchid and tiny Moonwort . . . |
and walking alongside the cliffs dotted with nesting Fulmar . .and at this time of year surrounded by Sea Pinks in flower (thirft) finding new and exciting places and wildlife, all on my doorstep. |
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Easter Arrival
Here he was swallowing a tiny fish . . |
My favourite shot - almost mediterranean late afternoon warm light showing that superb red eye off nicely. |
Monday, 7 April 2014
King for a Day!
Saturday, 15 March 2014
Fur & Feather
Arctic Hare's - North Mainland |
Arctic Hare |
Arctic Hare |
Arctic Hare - North Mainland |
Pleased to find this Glaucous Gull at Brae this afternoon . . . |
Glaucous Gull fighting over a dead fish in Brae today |
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Spitsbergen - High Arctic Summer 2014
There are a few places still available on the Travelling Naturalist tour to Spitsbergen in July this year which I cannot recommend more highly! This trip is a once in a life time experience with unrivalled Arctic Wildlife sightings and they have picked a prime time to cruise around this incredibly beautiful archipelago. From Polar Bears striding across the ice (24-30 on my trips!), to hauled out Walruses & millions of Little Auk & Brunnich's Guillemot on there breeding grounds, all in superb clear Arctic light, a photographers delight! Calm reflective Whale-filled waters, stunning glacial & iceberg backdrops all from the attractive spacious vessel - plus daily optional tundra walks for stretching the legs whilst exploring Arctic flora & pioneering history make this arguably one of the best wildlife cruise experiences in the world. . . . call the Travelling Naturalist now for more details . . . . http://www.naturalist.co.uk/tours/spitsbergen.php
Monday, 3 March 2014
Island Hopper
Monday, 17 February 2014
Saturday, 15 February 2014
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
WELNEY WWT - REBECCA NASON EXHIBITION
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I have started off 2014 with a hip operation in Cambridge so have been away from Shetland for a few weeks now recuperating! However, at the beginning of January I set up a new photographic exhibition of my work at the fabulous WWT Welney Reserve Wetland Centre which is now running until the end of February. Please do pop along to see my recent works and to enjoy the WWT main hide Winter Floodlit Swan Feeding Evenings - it's quite a spectacle! There is also a great little cafe with great fenland views!
Address: Hundred Foot Bank, Welney, Norfolk PE14 9TN
Phone:01353 860711
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
10.00am to 5.00pm - visitor centre and reserve (last admissions are at 4.30pm)
10.00am to 5.00pm - visitor centre and reserve (last admissions are at 4.30pm)
Thursdays - Sundays
10.00am to 8.00pm – visitor centre and reserve (last admission at 6.30pm)
10.00am to 8.00pm – visitor centre and reserve (last admission at 6.30pm)
Wigeon cafe is open -
10am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday
10am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday
10am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday
10am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday
Red-footed Falcon - Lakenheath 2013 |
Red October |
First Light |
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