Now that restrictions are lifting, I am looking forward to a few trips to London. I have always been a bit of a West End Girl and usually get the train to Victoria or Charing Cross, although I do love the walk from London Bridge past Tate Modern to Waterloo and over towards Covent Garden, … Continue reading Birds of Westminster
Art in the Field: Field Sketching for All
Field sketching - drawing birds as you observe them - is for artists, right? Or at the very least for people that can draw. Well, no. It's a sad fact that the majority of people think that art is a birthright, and you can either do it (making you an artist) or you can't (making … Continue reading Art in the Field: Field Sketching for All
Arlington Reservoir on a Beautiful Day
I'm not sure if this really counts as low-carbon birding in the strictest sense, but I was passing in my car so parked up and took Ned for a walk around the perimeter path at Arlington Reservoir. I had ambitiously packed my sketchbook and pencil but realised soon after that the birds were too far … Continue reading Arlington Reservoir on a Beautiful Day
Introducing Birds of the South Downs
They have arrived! I am really pleased with how they look, and have commandeered myself a copy to take out and about on the South Downs. It's more of a connoisseur's logbook, with a few tricky species to keep a look out for in the National Park as well as some favourites. These logbooks have … Continue reading Introducing Birds of the South Downs
Peregrine Falcon, and a Magpie
It's been a bright day today, and I wandered out of the back gate and headed up the track towards the farm. There are two horse chestnut trees halfway up, and it's a favourite resting spot for Carrion Crows, Magpies, Wood Pigeons and thrushes. I noticed a bird fly up from the ground at the … Continue reading Peregrine Falcon, and a Magpie
Snipe, and Low Carbon Birding
I am definitely more of a lark than an owl, and usually take my dog out for a walk as it's getting light. I've been birdwatching around these fields since I moved here in 2008, and although the volume and variety of species has reduced somewhat in that time, I thought I would make a … Continue reading Snipe, and Low Carbon Birding
Blackbird Nature Notebook
We went for a trip to our local biodynamic farm shops here in Sussex and a walk on Ashdown Forest, which is one of our favourite ways to spend the afternoon, and there were a number of Blackbirds both on the heathland as well as at the farms. The winter light was so cool and … Continue reading Blackbird Nature Notebook
New Sketchbooks; New Projects
I had some wonderful sketchbooks for Christmas, and a clutch pencil with sepia leads which is a joy to use. My mum also posted me her copy of Sketching Wild Birds by Trevor Smith. My aim this year is to improve and prioritise my sketching. When I did my foundation course I was drawing every … Continue reading New Sketchbooks; New Projects
Solstice Night Walk
I have a fabulous pair of binoculars which work really well in low light, so I can go out with my red headtorch and walk the dog in the dim dawn and dusk without spooking the wildlife. These are from this morning: For the last two evenings we have been going out with the thermal … Continue reading Solstice Night Walk
Last Posting Day!
Monday is the last day I will be posting any logbooks as I'm "closing the shop" until the New Year, from Tuesday 21st December until January 4th. It has been such an incredible year for me--with a very steep learning curve!--so I am looking forward to some quiet reflection and gentle planning over the holiday … Continue reading Last Posting Day!
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