The swallowtail is a rare butterfly found in the Norfolk Broads area. There are occasional sightings in the south of England, when migrant populations make their way across the country, but the Norfolk Broads are…
Our tiny furry friends, the bees, have been in significant decline in recent years due to a number of reasons, including climate change, habitat loss, monoculture (where only a single crop is grown, losing biodiversity),…
I love being out and about with my camera in general, but increasingly these days my forays around London as part of the Nikon Owner London Group in particular. One sunny day back in May…
In the Summer months, just in time for the school holidays; the Natural History Museum in London opens its doors to a wonderful butterfly house. Here is a place where dedicated staff make it their…
Hong Kong is such a fantastic city to visit but there are times when you just want to escape the hustle and bustle. Let me take you on a walk around the wetland park situated…
In late spring and early summer I look forward to visiting the lakes and ponds in my local forest. If I am lucky – and have timed it just right – in amongst the iris leaves…
The dragonfly is one of the oldest of the insect species, they are some of the first winged insects to evolve, some 300 million years ago. Modern dragonflies have wingspans of only two to five…
I have spent many hours over the summer months crouched among flowers in my little garden in England; filming and photographing a wonderful array of these enchanting beetles. Some even have heart-shaped spots…. Arguably one…
Weeds are a common enemy to many gardeners, and despite brutal attempts to eradicate them, somehow they manage to survive. They positively flourish in dry corners, brickwork and crevices. They regularly invade beds designated for pretty…
My arch enemy, especially on the heathered moors or in the wooded valleys during Summer. You know how it goes. You sit to eat some fruit or grab a juice and voila, there it is,…