by Paul | May 28, 2021 | Bird Watching, Birds, Days Out, Nature Reserves, RSPB
27 May 2021 A day of Warblers and chicks. For the first time in a long time, some reasonable weather was forecast. Time for a day out. Frampton Marsh is only 2 hours away and not a problematic journey. Set off at about 7.25 and arrive at 9.15 after a gentle unhurried...
by Paul | May 14, 2021 | Bird Watching, Birds, Days Out, Nature Reserves, Norfolk, RSPB, Walks
A feeling of desperation led me to decide to go to Titchwell in North Norfolk even though |I knew of the possibility of heavy showers. So, prepare equipment, clothing food and water the night before and set alarm for 6am. By 6.30 am setting off around the Northampton...
by Paul | Nov 6, 2020 | Bird Watching, Countryside walking, Days Out, Short walks, Walks
Harlestone Firs the ‘Firs’ are located opposite Dobbies Garden Centre at 44 Harlestone Rd, Northampton NN7 4EW which is on the northern edge of Northampton. There is a large lay-by for parking. However, at weekends it gets very, very busy and...
by Paul | Sep 15, 2020 | Bird Watching, Birds, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, Short walks, Summer Leys
Two days, two places, two walks and very few birds. However, lovely weather, in fact too hot on the Monday, and the weather is expected to stay for over a week. The highlight for me was a Ruddy Shelduck at Ravensthorpe Reservoir. Apparently this individual has moved...
by Paul | Aug 29, 2020 | Bird Watching, Birds, Countryside walking, Days Out, Long Walks, Nature Reserves, RSPB, Short walks, Travel
This item is an open page to which I shall add content as I think of it or encounter it. Bird watching in its own right is a pleasing experience, to also capture good images or video, or even do a sketch or field painting is a bonus. I know many bird watchers that no...
