Spiky
I was feeling a little spiky by lunch time today, after R and I had paid our bi-weekly visit to Croome in dour and drizzly conditions. It’s wholly understandable that the National Trust still want to control visitor numbers, and … Continued
Resident Migrant
I went for a solo dragon walk at Croome this morning. The insane winds of the last few days had dropped and the temperature was pleasant for walking, and although I missed having R to chat to, the advantage of … Continued
Emperor
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Firstly, I’d like to say a huge thank you for your lovely response to my 6-year milestone yesterday. I’m very grateful for your lovely comments, and touched by your generosity in sending my post to the top line of pops. … Continued
Transition
A very busy day: A trip to Stratford this morning for blood tests (sigh). Back at home, an hour’s gardening (eeurgh) with R. Some bug photography (yay!). A quick late-afternoon visit to the owl field (brrrrr). Choir practice in Pershore … Continued
Taking a liberty
I’m playing Blipsnap with Hillyblips today – and given that we both photographed this red kite at the owl field towards the end of the afternoon, you can probably guess how co-operative the owls were being. We also papped a … Continued
Close of play
Very tricky conditions at the owl field today. Hillyblips and I had glorious sunshine and slicing wind, we had owls fighting kestrels and owls hanging on the wind way over on the ridge, we had low black cloud, we had … Continued
Owlfulness
Tired and sore today, with the black dog snapping at my heels, I wasn’t really fit company for anyone. But when an owl flies past just yards away from you, all is forgotten other than Did I get the shot?? … Continued
The eyes have it
Some days you’re the owl, and some days you’re the owl that just had its vole filched by a marauding kestrel. After yesterday’s session I came home feeling like The Great Owl Photographer. Today… not so much. The owls were … Continued
