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

Redwing Sightings: winter birdwatching essentials

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

I am in discussions with a potential new bespoke logbook client, and one of the birds I think we might … More

Yesterday we went for a circular walk from Balcombe Station, taking in some glorious Sussex landscape and the imposing Ouse … More

People often ask if the birds are replicated in the logbooks, and of course some have to be, as we … More

Well, they have landed! I am so pleased with them, and think they look great together. It’s so thrilling to … More

My favourite book as I was growing up was Usborne’s The Naturetrail Omnibus, and I pored over the different chapters … More

About a month ago, I was driving my son to the station along a fast, straight stretch near me, sadly … More

I was speaking to a friend recently and we were discussing Gerard Manley Hopkins, and I was reminded of the … More

I’ve always painted birds which are standing on the ground – I have done a few which are on a … More