This pair Dippers have started feeding their young in the Peak District National park. Now the real work for them starts with around three weeks of constant feeding.
Each year I always look forward to this time of year when they are rearing their young. It’s such a special time to be around one of my all time favourite birds. Click on the 4K setting for the best quality.
In the April issue of Bird Watching magazine there is an excellent article about how birdwatchers and photographers interact inside purpose built hides that are designed to get you closer to wildlife without disturbing it.
A male Dipper displaying in the Peak District National Park. These aquatic songbirds are very territorial and will defend their patch of river at any time of the year from others Dippers looking for their own territory.
Its a beautiful thing to witness as the Dipper outstretches its wings, elongates their body and neck, raising their bill and chirping away in front of the female.
Each month the BBC Wildlife magazine feature a short, light-hearted interview with a wildlife photographer.
In the October issue it features myself answering some funny questions which I really enjoyed. Thank you to the team at BBC Wildlife magazine for inviting me.
Barn Owls have fascinated me from childhood, waiting, hidden away as one appeared from nowhere. Their beautiful round face and piercing black eyes staring back at you.
RSPB Snettisham celebrated its fiftieth birthday this month. This amazing place in Norfolk is one of the UK’s most important sites for wildfowl and waders.