Peregrines feature quite a lot in my Birdwatching Logbooks and I love the previous gouache and oil paintings I have done. They are my son's favourite bird, and they live in the chalk cliffs and over the South Downs near Lewes, so they occasionally visit the fields behind my house to prey on the pigeons … Continue reading New Peregrine Falcon painting
Introducing the Birds of Arundel
I have had a fondness for Arundel WWT as I have been visiting for years - I remember feeding the geese and swans there when I was a little girl. Cue a photo from the family archive (thanks Mum!) with my 70's knee socks, plimsolls, velour shorts and bowl cut... It was also the place … Continue reading Introducing the Birds of Arundel
Yarmouth and Brook
Yarmouth is one of our favourite places to visit for birds, and it was the most glorious day. The weather has been perfect for this visit, and we saw a few new birds to tick off in the logbook. A Great Crested Grebe was in front of us, looking streamlined in its non-breeding plumage. Further … Continue reading Yarmouth and Brook
Rye Harbour Visit
Time for another visit to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, a little later in the season. I didn't spot any Avocets, but there were Redshanks and Black-headed Gulls, and lots of Curlew sounding out across the marshland. Little Egrets, pipits (?), and a little gaggle of juvenile House Sparrows. There was great excitement as a dozen … Continue reading Rye Harbour Visit
Birds of Westminster, and should we feed our birds?
On Monday we went to London, my first time since March 16th 2020, as the Soho Life Drawing classes are starting again in a couple of weeks (how is it September already?) and I wanted to see how I felt being back in the throng of it all, compared to my 1-new-person-a-fortnight interactions I currently … Continue reading Birds of Westminster, and should we feed our birds?
Introducing the Birds of the North West Highlands
I am very pleased with this one. I love the heathery palette and the mix of birds, and I am really hoping that it will bring another dimension to walking, hiking, fishing and stalking for those lucky enough to visit this beautiful part of Great Britain. There is a typo on one of the other … Continue reading Introducing the Birds of the North West Highlands
Scottish Birds
I've only been to Scotland once: I went to Inverness 25 years ago for my honeymoon, and remember being thankful for the fast-flowing cold water in August to soothe my swollen ankle which I had twisted badly the day before the wedding while trying to wear in my cream satin shoes. I'm more of a … Continue reading Scottish Birds
Avocet Gallery & Tea Room
Last time I visited the Gallery I forgot to take any photos, so when I went this time to drop off the Birds of Rye Harbour I made sure to have some more cake, and to get my phone out for some snaps. I met Paul there, and took my son and his girlfriend too … Continue reading Avocet Gallery & Tea Room
Introducing the Birds of the Isle of Wight Birdwatching Logbook
This is a bit of an indulgence, but I am taking full advantage of my self-publishing power. We used to holiday on the Isle of Wight (Izzle of Wizzle as my children call it) with my parents, and 3 years ago they helpfully moved there so we now have a great excuse to visit the … Continue reading Introducing the Birds of the Isle of Wight Birdwatching Logbook
Introducing the Birds of Rye Harbour Birdwatching Logbook
This is a little different from the habitat logbooks, in that I have designed it to be primarily aimed at the day-tripper or staycationer who wants to add some value to their visit, and bond with the birdlife in this part of Sussex. Of course, regulars can enjoy it too, as there are the tables … Continue reading Introducing the Birds of Rye Harbour Birdwatching Logbook
