Author Archives: Alex White - Appletonwild

About Alex White - Appletonwild

This is my diary of the wildlife where I live in Oxfordshire, and sometimes the places I visit. My passion is for British wildlife, especially Badgers and Hares. I am a keen amateur photographer using a Canon SX60 HS. All the photographs on this blog are taken by myself unless stated otherwise. I am a member of A Focus on Nature, the network for Young Nature Conservationists, BBOWT, The Oxon Mammal group and The Oxfordshire badger Group. You can also follow me on Twitter @Appletonwild

Day 21 – view a landscape

Posted on June 22, 2017

On a clear day from my house I can see across to Brize Norton, which is 10 miles, in a straight line, through open fields, patches of woodland, farmland and iconic places such as Harrowdown Hill. Hares and deers roam … Continue reading →

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Day 20 – Trail cameras

Posted on June 20, 2017

Trail cameras are a fantastic way to capture what goes on around my local patch and I quite often get asked which trail camera is best. It is really up to personal preference, but for me if I decide last … Continue reading →

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Day 19 – Science experiment

Posted on June 19, 2017

Science experiment for Day 19 of 30 Days Wild was to see if it was hot enough to cook  an egg on the car. After an hour it sort of cooked.

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On the river – Day 18 of 30 Days Wild

Posted on June 18, 2017

Every couple of months over the summer my parents do safety cover for wild swimming events. This means a day on the water with my camera. Launching the boat just after 5.30am, there is no one around, the water is … Continue reading →

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Day 17 – The Great Get Together

Posted on June 17, 2017

For Day 17 of 30 days Wild I attended my local ‘Great Get Together’. The Great Get Together was set up in memory of Jo Cox, the MP who was murdered one year ago. In Jo Cox’s first speech to … Continue reading →

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Day 16 – Early evening walk and badgers

Posted on June 17, 2017

It’s Friday, the last day of Springwatch Unsprung and a must because the brilliant Dara, fellow blogger and wildlife enthusiast is on. Make sure you check out his blog here https://youngfermanaghnaturalist.com/ By 7.30pm the air was slightly cooler and with no … Continue reading →

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Scarlet Tiger moths – Day 15

Posted on June 15, 2017

Day 15 of 30 Days Wild Around 8pm last night straight opposite my house around 70 Scarlet Tiger moths appeared. Some flew high around the trees, other fluttered around on the ground, while a few paired up on leaves and … Continue reading →

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