Category: Denso Marston Nature Reserve
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It’s still March, DMNR again
The sunny day drew me to Denso Marston Nature Reserve, where butterflies like the Comma and Peacock basked in the sunshine. Observations included a Gold Finch, potentially gathering nest materials, and a Wren definitively nest building. Cherry Blossoms and Marsh Marigolds created a picturesque scene, with detailed images and EXIF data available for viewing.
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Back end of March at Denso NR
I haven’t been out much with my camera recently; instead I have been scanning and tagging prints, slides and negatives, some of them going back to 1930s. These are from The International Gold Cup race at Oulton Park, 29 May 1972. This is a race that includes Formula 1 cars but does not count towards…
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Early Jan by the river
On January 5th and 6th, 2024, a visit to the Denso Reserve yielded a diverse birdwatching experience. Notable sightings include Goldcrests, Siskins, Treecreepers, and a Red Kite with prey. The Little Grebe showcased impressive fishing skills, while Redwings and Song Thrushes were spotted in the area’s foliage. A keen observation captured the unique behavior of…
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Some Snow in Dec 2023
We had some snow on Saturday night 2 December and on Sunday morning. I thought it looked rather good on the trees. Many branches had snow pilled up on them so there hadn’t been a lot of wind as the snow was falling. This first set of photos are of the snow. The branches of…
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Denso Nature Reserve 13 July 2023
Volunteers posing with their new hairstyles and lots of Ladybirds.
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16-21 May 2023. DMNR, BRGP.
Here’s a few photos from our Garden, Denso Marston Nature Reserve & up to Buck Lane footbridge and Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits. As usual tap on an image to see it in its gallery carousel and then come back to read the words. Just the one photo from our garden. A female Holly Blue butterfly.…
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Denso & Ben Rhydding GP, May 2023
I had a quiet stroll along the river at Denso Marston Nature Reserve so I took some photos of flowers and spent some time looking for insects. As usual you can tap on any of the images (except the header image) to view them larger in their gallery carousel. The ring flash on my macro…
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First trip to DMNR on first May.
You might have guessed that I quite enjoy a quiet walk along the river at Denso Marston Nature Reserve. My first May visit there was on first May. As usual please tap on an image to see it in its gallery carousel. One of the first things I spotted, other than a couple of Blackbirds…