Bird of the Day: Chiffchaff

I remember seeing a small group of these one autumn, and wondering what they were as they seemed to be … More

Bird of the Day: Mistle Thrush

We only have song thrushes here through the year, so it’s always a real treat to see and hear these … More

Long-tailed tits have surprisingly large personalities for such tiny birds. I see them frequently at this time of year in … More

I remember showing my children this bird when we lived down by the harbour in Eastbourne, as they would flit … More

Greenfinches are one of our more common species, although they do suffer with a disease carried by parasites which contributed … More

Firstly, can we all take a moment to appreciate the gorgeous mint humbugness that is a Shelduck duckling: This photo … More

My most engaging experiences with sparrowhawks have been the handful of occasions when I have been driving along a lane … More

Bramblings are gorgeous little finches, and are often called an orange chaffinch, for obvious reasons. They are indeed very similar … More

My house in Hellingly is a short drive from Ashdown Forest, which is a forest in a historical sense rather … More

I have to thank my childhood visits to Arundel Wetland Centre again for my love of this duck: I think … More