Monthly Archives: January 2020

Review of wildlife hide – Stealth Gear Two Man Photography Chair Hide

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

A few years ago, at Birdfair, I bought a wildlife hide to mainly use in my local woods. The Stealth Gear Two Man Photography Chair Hide (around £130) has got a large front viewing window but also 2 smaller windows … Continue reading →

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Oxford’s first climate strike of 2020

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

2020’s first climate strike in Oxford with a hint of civil disobedience. A smaller than usual turnout and not disheartened by the rain, the youth strikers of Oxford met at Bonn Square at 11am on Friday morning. I’m always impressed … Continue reading →

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Busy garden

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

It is always interesting to see what happens in the garden over night. However, last night seem to be a particularly busy night for wildlife and not so wildlife. Glad to see my local vixen is still around as she … Continue reading →

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Slavonian grebe

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

At the beginning of December a Slavonian Grebe turned up at Farmoor reservoir. Due to other commitments and Christmas the first chance I got to visit was yesterday. As often at Farmoor, the wind was wiping across the causeway, so … Continue reading →

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2019 Round up and HNY

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Alex White - Appletonwild

I’ll start with the highlight of 2019. The publishing of Get Your Boots On. An idea that had been in my head since 2016 and after years of writing, and then months of editing by the amazing Dived Up Publishing … Continue reading →