At Eldernell, this kestrel was hovering above the marsh, scanning the ground below. With a sudden dive, it snatches a wriggling worm in its talons.

These birds really are supreme hunter as it spotted a worm from some distance away

Eldernell’s wetlands provide a perfect home for such moments of natural beauty. Watching this bird in action is a reminder of the importance of protecting these habitats, ensuring wildlife like the kestrel continues to thrive in its natural environment.

I am very fortunate with my wildlife photography and monitoring to have access to private undisturbed farming estates where the wildlife is often numerous.

This stunning male Stonechat which happens to be one of my favourite birds is an example of when you manage the land with nature in mind, you can see some amazing things.

Although a fairly common bird, the Stonechat is not something I have seen a lot of in my part of the world so wonderful to see.

When you live around the south of England, snow is often a rare thing, especially in recent times where it’s been many years since I’ve seen a good covering of snow. So on a recent trip to the Scottish Highlands, the timing couldn’t be better as snow was predicted. It certainly did arrive with many inches covering the ground.

What better time than to capture those iconic images of Robins in the snow which make up a lot of the scenes on Christmas cards.

The photo opportunities were endless with up to 8 robins in the area, some of the images can be view below. I hope you enjoy them and Happy Christmas…