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Category: Paul’s Blog

  • DMNR. Early April 2024

    DMNR. Early April 2024

    During a Sunday visit to the Denso Marston Nature Reserve, I observed various wildlife including Bee Hoverflies, a Female Goosander, and a Peacock Butterfly. Vandalism was evident with a damaged gate and feeder posts.

  • Back end of March at Denso NR

    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…

  • Baildon Moor. A few minutes in Jan.

    Baildon Moor. A few minutes in Jan.

    On a chilly Sunday, I explored Baildon Moor, photographing wildlife along a path flanked by walls. Though I heard unseen pheasants, I managed to capture images of a possible female Reed Bunting and a Barn Owl in the evening light. Unfortunately, the website’s gallery feature is malfunctioning.

  • Early Jan by the river

    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…

  • Briggate in August

    Briggate in August

    Hopefully I will catch up before the end of the year. These are from August 2023, a few minutes by the site of Shipley Cinema on Briggate, Shipley and a look around Potter Pits. I have yet to put something together of the Harley Rally at August Bank Holiday Weekend. The small piece of ground…

  • More from June 2023

    More from June 2023

    It looks as though I have missed posting some photos from Summer. These are from June 2023, taken in our garden. As usual tap on an image to see it larger in a gallery.

  • Some Snow in Dec 2023

    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…

  • Denso Nature Reserve 13 July 2023

    Denso Nature Reserve 13 July 2023

    Volunteers posing with their new hairstyles and lots of Ladybirds.