Starling Trail
A couple of days ago, before a storm came in, most of the starlings had chosen Loxtons Marsh as their roost site. Today I returned to RSPB Ham Wall and headed back to marsh in hope of...
Tagged: Autumn
Merry Christmas
Another great year in Somerset. Not much snow but a host of beautiful colours, mists and sunsets marking the seasons. January The year started with the starlings roosting in the far western end of...
Loxtons Marsh
As we are entering winter I could not fail to notice that autumn was still going strong at Loxtons Marsh on the RSPB Ham Wall nature reserve in Somerset. Even butterflies were flying around! The...
Grove Cross
Most days I pass a particular field near Grove Cross on the way to work and never realised how interesting it was. Then while cycling a few weeks ago I noticed that hay bales were still spread across...
Autumn Stroll
Recently I have featured King Alfred’s Tower in the background of many of my pictures such as this dawn from Creech Hill. So I thought it was about time to go and meet this...
Ebbor Gorge
An early start this morning and all for a classic shot of the bear clearing in Hope Valley of Ebbor Gorge in Somerset. On the lookout for that squirrel. Autumn colours continue to be their best...
Looking for Hidden Churches
Not all churches stand at the top of a hill, or next to a village green, for all to see. Many nestle down between trees, in combes or even farmyards. On my cycle ride today I was...
Green’s Combe Farm
Just north of Bruton in Somerset is Creech Hill. This is one of the highest points in the landscape at 199 metres. On the road over the hill is a small triangle with enough...
Corners of Colour
This autumn is looks like being one of the best years for colour. But these colours are fleeting and work commitments mean it is easy to miss. So I’m taking every opportunity regardless of the weather....
Church Lamps
The colours and textures of old English churches compliment autumn. So despite the dull weather I decided to do a zig-zag ride around South Somerset to my favourite villages and found some interesting lamps. Babcary...
