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Far Ings Nature Reserve
Today I went up next to the River Humber near Hull to look at birds from Far Ings Nature Reserve. Fars Ings is made up of wetland...
Dawn McCall
Jan 17, 20241 min read
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RSPB Frampton Marsh
Today, I went to RSPB Frampton Marsh, which is a nature reserve near Boston next to the Wash. The reserve is made up of hedges, salt...
Dawn McCall
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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I visit Gelt Wood - Part 2
Above: Showing one of the waterfalls on the River Gelt I'm back in Gelt Woods in Cumbria, in my first visit to this magical place I...
Dawn McCall
Oct 1, 20231 min read
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On the Orchid Trail: Helleborines
Today I went on a walk around Whisby Nature Park. Not for just a casual stroll but to look for orchids. These are two new orchids to me,...
Dawn McCall
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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In search of Natures Best: Duke of Burgundy
Above: Duke of Burgundy Butterfly A bit about the Duke of Burgundy Above: Scrubby slope on Hawnby Hill, liked by the Duke of Burgundy The...
Dawn McCall
May 23, 20231 min read
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Drumburgh Moss: Spring
Drumburgh Moss is a peat bog in Cumbria which is managed by the Cumbria Wildlife Trust. This important piece of peatland has been...
Dawn McCall
May 12, 20231 min read
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Wreay Woods, Cumbria - Spring
Introduction Back in March I visited Wreay Woods in Cumbria to look at the last piece of ancient woodland of the former Inglewood Forest....
Dawn McCall
Apr 17, 20231 min read
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Wildlife of Watch Tree Nature Reserve
Above: Bull Finch next to one of the feeding stations Woodland Bird Hide Today I went to Watch Tree Nature Reserve in Cumbria. This...
Dawn McCall
Nov 4, 20221 min read
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I Visit Gelt Woods, Cumbria
Above: The river Gelt running through Gelt Woods Today I went on a walk through the lovely Gelt Woods. Gelt Woods is a ancient wood make...
Dawn McCall
Oct 28, 20221 min read
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Back at Linwood Warren
This Morning I was back at Linwood Warren bright and early to take some photos of the sun rise. I love a good sunrise, well apart from...
Dawn McCall
Mar 24, 20221 min read
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A Walk in Roughton Moor Wood
On the 9th October 2021 me and my partner went on a walk through Roughton Moor Wood in Woodhall Spa to look for mushrooms. The lighting...
Dawn McCall
Oct 24, 20211 min read
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The Saltmarsh
This is the Saltmarsh at Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve which is a mosaic of different plants and specialized animals that can...
Dawn McCall
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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Photographing Brown Hares
Last week I went on a walk along the edge of the village I live, where there are some fields to look for some Brown Hares. Brown Hares...
Dawn McCall
Mar 28, 20211 min read
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Latest Photos: Insect Portraiture
This is a photo of a nocturnal orange-bodied species of wasps called Sickle Wasps. This one is in particular is one of the Short-tailed...
Dawn McCall
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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Latest Photos: Sunrise at Linwood Warren
Last Wednesday I went to Linwood Warren near Market Rasen to take photos of the sunrise. I got there about 5AM ready for the sun to come...
Dawn McCall
Sep 22, 20201 min read
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A look at Robert's Field, Holywell
Last week went to Robert's Field which is two fields of pristine limestone grassland. These fields are managed by Lincolnshire Wildlife...
Dawn McCall
Jul 21, 20201 min read
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A Look at Wildlife Reserves around Ancaster
Rauceby Warren Rauceby Warren is a limestone grassland habitat that forms part of the Ancaster Gap which was formed by glacial melt...
Dawn McCall
Jul 2, 20202 min read
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A Visit to Hatton Meadows
Yesterday I went to Hatton Meadows. Hatton Meadows are two small damp meadows adjoining Hatton Wood and Chamber's Farm Wood which is...
Dawn McCall
May 26, 20201 min read
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A trip to Snakeholme Pits
Above: Yellow-tail Caterpillar On Wednesday 13th May I like a lot of people in England was finally aloud out of are homes for the first...
Dawn McCall
May 19, 20201 min read
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More Spring Photos from my garden
By now normally I would have brought you lots of photos from my trips out and about but at the moment them plans have all gone cos of...
Dawn McCall
Apr 12, 20201 min read
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