The Early Birder

I've been to some of my favourite places recently with the hope of photographing the Dippers. They never make it easy to photograph them...

With Autumn now in full swing, early morning birding doesn't really happen. Sunrise is nearer to 7:30am and it's a bonus if there is...

A few weeks ago I popped over to Macclesfield to see what was around, and because if I'm honest I get withdrawal symptoms if I don't...

It's that time of year again, when we say goodbye to our summer visitors and look forward to welcoming our winter friends. Some birds, l...

 A visit to the Wirral is always good, and especially RSPB Burton Mere at this time of year. Waders are returning from their breeding ground...

It was a quiet time for birds a few weeks ago, but the weather was lovely and warm and perfect for other things to be on the wing. In partic...

 With the weather taking a more autumnal feel in the last week or so, it felt fitting to make a trip up to the mooors, where there will be a...

It's one of the last migrants to arrive to these shores, and maybe that adds a little something to it for me, as I cannot settle until I...

Early Summer was great for welcoming back our migrant birds. Areas of the Peak District in particular for me are a great place to go and fin...

I take a trip out to Anglesey and North Wales at least twice a year if I can. At this time of year it is for the sea birds and the Terns in ...