Category Archives: Animals

Day 2 – 30 Days Wild, Roe deer kids

Posted on June 2, 2019 by

During the past week or so this female deer has spent quite a bit of time resting in the meadow. Mainly because she was heavily pregnant. In the past couple of days she has had her kid. I caught a … Continue reading →

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Ermine moth caterpillar webs

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

There are 8 types of ermine moths in the UK I think this one is the Orchard Ermine, (Yponomeuta padella) because I saw it on Hawthorn and the larvae of the Orchard Ermine feed on blackthorn, hawthorn and cherry. The moth’s larvae, … Continue reading →

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Get Your Boots On

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

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First sighting of 2019 Badger Cubs

Posted on April 30, 2019 by

It may look like I’m really close, but I’m not. My camera lens is at full capacity and I’m balancing on a tree. All that taken in to consideration I’m really pleased to see 2019 badger cubs.   I had … Continue reading →

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Small mammal survey in woodland

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

Over the weekend I helped out Oxon Mammals who were surveying small mammal populations in woodlands as part of a larger survey for the Mammal Society. 50 Longworth traps were set out in pairs over a 5 x 5 grid, … Continue reading →

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Muntjac deer

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

We have a small number of Muntjac’s on my local patch, a few of them are quite bold and are often reported in gardens around the village eating flowers, annoying or entertaining the householders. Many of them are shy and … Continue reading →

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Wildflower Meadow

Posted on March 26, 2019 by

At the weekend, as a break from studying, I spent an hour sat taking photos in a wildflower meadow. An hour passed by very quickly while watching the Red Kites and Buzzards soar high on the thermals and butterflies flitting … Continue reading →

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