Big Garden Birdwatch: results time

My Big Garden Birdwatch turnout is never particularly remarkable, but I certainly broke a record this year. I was prepared, … More

Birdwatching on the Pilgrim Path: a personal journey

…and a failed painting Yesterday I went for another walk along the lower Downs, this time following the path between … More

The South Downs and St Michael & All Angels January seems to have become a time for hibernation, and frankly, … More

Should we feed our birds? I have mentioned this topic before but I felt it was a good idea to … More

Ugh I have been laid up with a bad cold for the past week, in fact I think it might … More

aka hello mojo As an artist, I find it disconcerting when I have no desire to paint or draw, and … More

as they don’t fit into squares I thought I would be champing at the bit to paint exotic birds, but … More

yes I’m a bit late I feel like I’m sneaking in quietly through the back door wearing last night’s clothes … More

aka are you ready for Redwings? The Cuckoo Trail shrubs and trees are still laden with berries, in spite of … More

I am currently working on some Ecuadorian rainforest species, which is a fun project, although for some reason I am … More