Kingfisher – Alcedo atthis
I have never seen a Kingfisher sitting on a branch giving me the opportunity to take in its beauty. My experience is of a… Read More »Kingfisher – Alcedo atthis
October 2020
Heron – Ardea cinerea
When planning out the birds to include in my solo exhibition at Ace Arts next year, I felt I couldn’t not include a Grey Heron.… Read More »Heron – Ardea cinerea
Common Crane – Grus Grus
Living in South Somerset near the Somerset Levels I am very aware of the The Great Crane Project. This project aims to re-introduce European cranes… Read More »Common Crane – Grus Grus
Lapwing – Vanellus vanellus
‘As well as ‘Lapwing’ and ‘Peewit’, this bird is also known locally as the ‘Green Plover’. Its Latin, Vanellus,name means ‘little fan’ and actually refers… Read More »Lapwing – Vanellus vanellus
Great Crested Grebes – Podiceps cristatus
Walking around the reserves of the Somerset Levels it is a reasonably common site to see a Great Crested Grebe on the water. They are… Read More »Great Crested Grebes – Podiceps cristatus
Curlew – Numenius arquata
It’s a very rare treat to see or hear a Curlew today, my last encounter was in Scotland last October and it never fails to… Read More »Curlew – Numenius arquata