I live in the south Midlands, almost exactly at the spot where the counties of Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire come together, and just about as far from the coast as it is possible to be in England. It is a good area for wildlife generally because the village where I live is surrounded by plenty of open countryside. We have our own local reservoir, Boddington reservoir, which feeds the canal system and which also attracts a variety of birds throughout the year.

A few years ago I merged a casual interest in watching birds and other wildlife with a growing awareness of the photographic opportunities being offered by the rapid development of digital cameras. I read about digiscoping and for a short period took pictures using a compact digital camera combined with a spotting scope. The potential was exciting because of the amazing magnification which could be obtained, but for me, the method and results left much to be desired and I moved fairly quickly to digital SLR photography using long focal length lenses. The magnification may be less, but the results can be stunning.

There are two things to bear in mind about this website. It is non-commercial and thus just a somewhat self-indulgent extension of my hobby. It is also very much a work-in-progress, and hopefully always will be. If you find a blind link within the site, it is probably because it will ultimately link to images which I have not got around to posting yet.

I do hope that visitors to my website will appreciate the images of birds and other wildlife that I have chosen as subjects for my photographs over the course of the years. If it could serve as a catalyst to rekindle their interest in photography and the conservation of our native species, then I would be very pleased indeed. All you'd need is a handy Nikon digital camera or any SLR model and a keen eye for detail. You can then start shooting photographs of wildlife and nature in your locality.

All of the images within the site have been taken by me and are subject to copyright. I do not generally offer them for sale, but if anybody might like one or two for personal or non-commercial use, then this should not be a problem.

So, I hope you enjoy the pictures, and please feel free to make contact with me if you wish, either by email or by phone. It is always nice to talk to people with a shared interest.