Way back in 2009 I stumbled across the impressive remains of the shipwrecked Wittezee, a Rotterdam registered tug which came to grief along the Gower coastline in 1940. That chance find amongst the rocks of Overton Mere opened up a whole new area of interest for me and spawned the Read more…
In nature, as in life, it’s often possible to overlook the smaller moments and events that make up the fabric of our environment. While a hunting Eagle or rutting Deer will grab the attention of most of us, have you ever stopped to watch Aphids feeding or a trail of Read more…
I’ve manged to make it down to the Machynys peninsular a couple of nights this week and have been treated to some spectacular sunsets. The wide horizons and big skies are one of the reasons why I love living in this area, and who wouldn’t with views like these. I’ll Read more…
After being promised Indian summers for the last two years that have then completely failed to materialise it would appear that we are instead to be treated to an Indian autumn. In a move completely out of character for the last week of September, temperatures have been soaring into the Read more…
It’s been a pretty quiet weekend for me with atrocious weather and work commitments limiting any outings. I did manage to squeeze in a couple of forays out to my local patch however on Friday and Saturday, both times during late evening. The Friday trip was quite productive with some Read more…
I went up to Bryn-Bach Common this evening for another attempt at photographing the Yellowhammers, but they were sadly absent. I did however see my first patch Swallows and Sand Martins and what I believe may have been a Tree Pipit. Rather foolishly I hadn’t taken my binoculars with me Read more…
This evening was absolutely glorious with the sun shining and the birds singing. I headed up Gopa Hill with the sound of Chiffchaffs and Jays in my ears while Long Tailed Tits and Chaffinches flitted through the newly budding trees. The Yellowhammers were nowhere to be seen but three Buzzards Read more…
It was only in the last couple of years that I realised it was possible to see satellites passing overhead at night, and since then I have been absolutely fascinated by them. With a clear sky and minimal light pollution it doesn’t take long to pick out at least a Read more…
I have another couple of images from my photography session at Penclawdd that I’d like to share as I am very happy with them. I love the mix between the natural vista of the Burry Inlet and the way it so starkly contrasts with the town of Llanelli on the Read more…
Last night I needed an escape so headed down to Penclawdd on Gower after dark. Rather handily my arrival coincided perfectly with the high tide, which with no wind meant a large expanse of perfectly still water was there to be taken advantage of. Out in the darkness I could Read more…