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.
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.
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.
In glorious weather the Global Birdfair brought together wildlife conservationists, representatives of nature, travel, birders and natural history enthusiasts from all over the world.
The Isle of Mull lies on the west coast of Scotland and it has a breathtaking landscapes with a coastline of 300 miles. From the moment you step onto this beautiful island the wildlife is everywhere and the scenery is just stunning.
Fieldcraft and ethics are two of the most important things in wildlife photography. Those that enter the theatre of wildlife are afforded the highest level of trust by nature. How we manage that first contact as I call it is so important
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