by Paul | Nov 6, 2020 | Bird Watching, Countryside walking, Days Out, Short walks, Walks
Harlestone Firs the ‘Firs’ are located opposite Dobbies Garden Centre at 44 Harlestone Rd, Northampton NN7 4EW which is on the northern edge of Northampton. There is a large lay-by for parking. However, at weekends it gets very, very busy and...
by Paul | Sep 15, 2020 | Bird Watching, Birds, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, Short walks, Summer Leys
Two days, two places, two walks and very few birds. However, lovely weather, in fact too hot on the Monday, and the weather is expected to stay for over a week. The highlight for me was a Ruddy Shelduck at Ravensthorpe Reservoir. Apparently this individual has moved...
by Paul | Aug 29, 2020 | Bird Watching, Birds, Countryside walking, Days Out, Long Walks, Nature Reserves, RSPB, Short walks, Travel
This item is an open page to which I shall add content as I think of it or encounter it. Bird watching in its own right is a pleasing experience, to also capture good images or video, or even do a sketch or field painting is a bonus. I know many bird watchers that no...