Bluebell Woods of Yoxall Lodge.

Last weekend I visited a local bluebell wood in Yoxall. The wood lies within The National Forest and here are some of the photographs I took. I hope you enjoy and for more information visit http://www.bluebellwoodsyoxall.co.uk/

Dovedale, Peak district.

Last week I went to Dovedale, which is a popular dale situated in the Peak District. It is owned by the National Trust and the River Dove cuts through the valley for just over 5 miles. Here are some photographs I took, I hope you enjoy this post.

 

Stepping stones.

Trip to Staffordshire wildlife trust, Wolseley Centre.

 Yellow Hammer

 

 Wood Pigeon

 

 Bullfinch

 

 Grey Squirrel

 

 Swan

 

 Board Walk

 

Female Mallard

 

 

 

Walk with my camera.

Today I did the Jackson Bank walk, which starts in Branston, goes in a loop and ends up back at Branston. As it was a longer walk I didn't bring my normal camera. Instead I brought a small compact camera. I hope you enjoy this post and here are some of the photos I took.

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Cannock Chase drive in Nature Reserve.

  Today I went to one of my favourite spots on Cannock Chase. Here you simply pull in to the car park and watch the birds from your warm cars. Over the years there has been some rare sightings here like a Hawfinch regularly visits every year. There are also a lot of other birds there like Yellow Hammers, Bullfinch's, Nuthatches, House Sparrows, Great Tits, Blue Tits, Long-tailed Tits, Magpies, Crows, Marsh Tits and many more. Along with all the birds there are also a lot of Fallow deer that visit and Foxes that visit mainly just before dusk. Here are some photos and a short clip of a Fox that visited. Unfortunately I didn't bring my Camera and had to use my phone for photos but I am planning to return very soon to get some better photos. I hope you enjoy this post.

 

A view from the car.

Clip of the Fox.





The Derby Cathedral Peregrines.

A few weeks ago I went to Derby city centre to see the Peregrine Falcons that live in the Cathedral. The Peregrines have lived in the Cathedral since 2006 and people around the world come to visit them with a guarantee of seeing them. Peregrines are the fastest predator in the world and you can also watch the Peregrines from anywhere as their are webcams in there box. Here is the website for more information and to watch them live: http://derbyperegrines.blogspot.co.uk/

When we first went to the box there was nothing there.

Derby Cathedral.

When we returned they were both there! This was very

promising as It means they could be having chicks again this year.

One of the Peregrine Falcons.

The Wolseley Centre.

A few weeks back I visited The Wolseley Centre that isn't too far from Lichfield. At this time of year the birds are the most friendly as it is still cold and they will do anything for food and they need to fatten themselves up for the breeding season too. Some of the Robins were so friendly they ate from my hand. Here are some photos that I took and If you would like more information about The Wolseley Centre and Staffordshire Wildlife Trust visit there official website: http://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/page/home

Otter footprint.