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“ Wildlife photography is about putting in the time, field craft and being there at the right moment ”

SUPPORT AN OWL NEST BOX

Supporting an owl box is vital for conservation, especially through the installation of Owl Nest boxes equipped with Reolink cameras. These specialized boxes offer essential nest sites for owls, and the cameras provide fascinating insights into their nesting behavior, enabling remote monitoring and sharing these incredible moments with everyone.

By connecting people to nature, this initiative raises awareness of the importance of protecting these magnificent birds.

If you’d like to make a difference, please visit my “BUY ME A COFFEE” page. Every donation helps fund the construction of new boxes, the purchase and maintenance of more monitoring cameras, and the provision of safe nesting sites for these wonderful owls.

What’s Been Happening…

  • Robin's in the Snow

    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…

  • Tawny Owl Roosting - 12th Nov 2024

    This year was a fantastic success at the tawny owl box, highlighted by the successful fledging of Solar and Storm, who left the nest box back in May. It was such a rewarding and memorable experience to witness these young owls grow and take their first steps into the wild. Now, it’s wonderful and exciting to see the cameras capturing this female tawny owl using the box as a roost, following the same pattern we observed last year.

    Seeing her return gives us a renewed sense of hope and anticipation for what’s to come. We remain hopeful that next year will bring yet another wonderful and successful season for the tawny owls.

  • Hanging camera-fitted nest boxes – 6th Oct 2024

    This is the perfect time of year to start building and hanging nest boxes for our resident birds. Personally, I've been focusing on creating much-needed nest sites for owls and kestrels, monitoring them through remote cameras to gather invaluable data. This technology has proven to be extremely beneficial for conservation efforts, providing insights that help protect these species.

    With interest in remote monitoring growing, I recently launched SW Wildlife Monitoring to expand installations to other landowners who are passionate about wildlife. Through this initiative, I hope to raise awareness about the importance of these magnificent birds and educate others on how we can all contribute to their long-term protection and conservation.