Author Archives: John

RED GROUSE ON THE MOORS

It only takes me around 50 minutes drive to get into prime red grouse habitat in the Yorkshire Dales or North Yorkshire Moors, so I often get up there when the birds are at their best and calling. Cruising the small roads that criss-cross the open moorland will eventually bring you into contact with one...

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From the archives: Great Bustard (Otis tarda) in Spain

I really am trying to re-write this website but life is so busy at the moment with the commercial, studio and wedding work that all my efforts are focused on that side of the business. However, I’m picking away at this site and trying to add a bit of new content and while going through...

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Showcase: Paddyfield Warbler in Bulgaria

I photographed this Paddyfield warbler in Bulgaria earlier this year. I’ve chosen to showcase this species, not because the images are particularly outstanding, but just because this was a new bird for me and I think its one that may be of interest to birders. Would you pick this out from reed warbler in a north...

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Review: Lammergeier photography with Birding In Spain

In February 2010 I booked a photo tour with Steve West and Birding in Spain to photograph the enigmatic lammergeier. Was the trip all that it was billed to be? I think not, pretty disappointing really given the price we paid and after 12 months of haggling, Steve West has finally washed his hands of...

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Normandy Landings

Just got back from a family break in France and despite lugging a load of gear over there in the motorhome, I ended up doing rather less photography and drinking rather more wine than I’d intended. I guess I just needed a break as its been manic busy on the commercial photography side of things...

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