Humpback Whales on Stellwagen Bank, Massachusetts Bay
One of my favourite places to be is out on the ocean, wind blowing through my hair, sun kissing my nose and the spray turning my skin salty. Since I knew it would probably be…
Wild Horses of Assateague Island
The island of Assateague is most often spoken about due to the profuse amount of ‘wild horses living there. It is a very beautiful place with a lot of opportunities for recreation and leisure, including…
South Africa – Nambiti Private Game Reserve
This trip to South Africa was two years of fundraising by all the children and their parents to raise enough money to give 36 fourteen- to fifteen-year-old students this amazing experience. It wasn’t just a…
The Tame Yet Fierce Robins
The Robin, the bird that, to many, is a symbol of British garden birds in the winter. Although they are around our gardens all year round, they do not necessarily migrate away. Always seeming cute…
The Daydreaming Dunnock
The Dunnock, whenever I am photographing at a garden bird table this little nervous looking bird is often to be seen. And very often from a distance can be mistaken for another common Sparrow, I…
The Water Lilies of Wisley
The Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden at Wisley in Surrey is a beautiful place to visit at any time of year. It is home to some of the largest plant collections anywhere in the world. With…
Unveiling The Wonders of the Nuthatch
The nuthatch is a fascinating bird species found in the United Kingdom. It is known for its unique characteristics and behavior. This small bird is often seen climbing up and down tree trunks and branches…
The Bald Blue Tit
I was taking photos at the bird feeder when I noticed one of the recent young Blue Tits showing up was looking very peculiar. A very sorry looking fellow with a bald head and face….
The Grey Wagtails By The Riverside
One bird that captures my imagination when I am out on a walk is the Grey Wagtail. As I sit by a river, taking a lunch break it is always a joy to see them,…
Wild Orchids Of Cumbria
When I was living In Cumbria I had a pleasant surprise to come upon literally right outside the door. Wild Orchids in June bloom, in the garden. There have been a few wild orchids the…
From Turkish Tulip to Dutch Icon
As I’m born and raised in the Netherlands, so it is no surprise there had to come a post about tulips at some point. As the tulip is known worldwide to be closely related to…
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
I couldn’t believe my luck when I got this trip in Chengdu, China. I’d heard so much about it and had wanted to go when it first came on to our schedule. Fortunately I was not…
