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Ennerdale
I look at some of the birds in Ennerdale in Cumbria.
Dawn McCall
May 4, 20241 min read
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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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The search for the Marsh Fritillary
Above: Marsh Fritillary Last week I went on a walk around Chamber Farm Woods near Barney to look for the Marsh Fritillary. This is a...
Dawn McCall
Jun 4, 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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I Visit Miltonrigg Wood
Above: Pond in Miltonrigg Wood Today I went and explored Miltonrigg Wood near Brampton off the A69 in Cumbria. The Wood is managed by the...
Dawn McCall
Oct 4, 20221 min read
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I Visit RSPB Geltdale
Above: Tindale Tarn Today I visited Geltdale Nature Reserve just next to the border of Cumbria. The weather was wet and very windy so...
Dawn McCall
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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Scotland
In May I went to visit the highlands of Scotland with my partner. More precisely the Caledonian Forest area hoping to see some of its...
Dawn McCall
Jun 21, 20223 min read
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Heathland Species Hunt _ Green Tiger Beetles
Earlier today (10th April 2022) I went for a walk around some of the nature reserves around Woodhall Spa. One of these was Ostler's...
Dawn McCall
Apr 11, 20221 min read
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How to Exposure Blend to improve your photos
Above: Final Image made from three exposures below So here are my three original images I have bracketed. The first one has all your...
Dawn McCall
Mar 24, 20222 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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Britain's Habitats- Salt Marsh
Last week I went to one of the RSPB's reserves Frampton Marsh which is next to the coast of the wash. Here you can encounter some of the...
Dawn McCall
Oct 20, 20201 min read
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