We visited Newtown National Nature Reserve (after brunch at The Freshwater Coffee House) as there was a fresh breeze; when we last went in July it was baking, and we all got rather sunburnt... White-tailed Eagles have been released on the Isle of Wight as part of a reintroduction project in 2019 and 2020, with … Continue reading White-tailed Eagles
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
Isle of Wight Holiday
Here are a few snaps of my recent visit to the Isle of Wight to catch up with my family (9 of us plus 4 dogs) as well as take the birdwatching logbooks to various outlets. It's a beautiful part of the country, and the ferry ride always makes it feel slightly exotic. Naturally I … Continue reading Isle of Wight Holiday
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
