Symmetry and elegance slowly and peacefully emerging from the shimmering heat of the day into focus… Giraffes are so graceful and serene they convey such confidence and inspire well being. Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
National bird of Uganda

National bird of Uganda

Uganda’s National bird, the Grey Crowned Crane is undoubtedly a beautiful looking bird. I’ve photographed them in fields, on the edge of swamps and in amongst the deep foliage but I was surprised to see these ones on tree stumps, Kisiizie, Uganda – they make...
RSPB Swell Woods

RSPB Swell Woods

Nuthatches just love scuttling up and down tree trunks to find invertebrates and insects as you can see in my photos. They also eat seeds and nuts, hence the name. They make their nests in small holes in trees and then spread mud around the entrance to make it even...
Secretive water rail

Secretive water rail

Such a shy and secretive little bird…the Water Rail. I saw this one down in a ditch under the cover of some pretty serious brambles. However, as this was the first time I’d managed to see one up close it was worth the scratches and the effort of getting down on my...
Springtime Grebes

Springtime Grebes

Great crested grebes beginning their courting rituals but they didn’t quite complete the weed exchanges or the full ‘dance’. Maybe next time I’m in Somerset, Ham Walls RSPB