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Wild Lincolnshire_ The Lincolnshire Wolds
A look at the Lincolnshire Wolds, exploring some of its habitats, plants and wildlife.
Dawn McCall
Jun 302 min read


Ennerdale
I look at some of the birds in Ennerdale in Cumbria.
Dawn McCall
May 4, 20241 min read


Far Ings Nature Reserve
Today I went up next to the River Humber near Hull to look at birds from Far Ings Nature Reserve. Fars Ings is made up of wetland...
Dawn McCall
Jan 17, 20241 min read


I visit Gelt Wood - Part 2
Above: Showing one of the waterfalls on the River Gelt I'm back in Gelt Woods in Cumbria, in my first visit to this magical place I...
Dawn McCall
Oct 1, 20231 min read


On the Orchid Trail: Helleborines
Today I went on a walk around Whisby Nature Park. Not for just a casual stroll but to look for orchids. These are two new orchids to me,...
Dawn McCall
Jul 17, 20232 min read


The search for the Marsh Fritillary
Above: Marsh Fritillary Last week I went on a walk around Chamber Farm Woods near Barney to look for the Marsh Fritillary. This is a...
Dawn McCall
Jun 4, 20232 min read


In search of Natures Best: Duke of Burgundy
Above: Duke of Burgundy Butterfly A bit about the Duke of Burgundy Above: Scrubby slope on Hawnby Hill, liked by the Duke of Burgundy The...
Dawn McCall
May 23, 20231 min read


Drumburgh Moss: Spring
Drumburgh Moss is a peat bog in Cumbria which is managed by the Cumbria Wildlife Trust. This important piece of peatland has been...
Dawn McCall
May 12, 20231 min read


Wreay Woods, Cumbria - Spring
Introduction Back in March I visited Wreay Woods in Cumbria to look at the last piece of ancient woodland of the former Inglewood Forest....
Dawn McCall
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Wildlife of Watch Tree Nature Reserve
Above: Bull Finch next to one of the feeding stations Woodland Bird Hide Today I went to Watch Tree Nature Reserve in Cumbria. This...
Dawn McCall
Nov 4, 20221 min read


I Visit Gelt Woods, Cumbria
Above: The river Gelt running through Gelt Woods Today I went on a walk through the lovely Gelt Woods. Gelt Woods is a ancient wood make...
Dawn McCall
Oct 28, 20221 min read


How to set up a DSLR Camera Trap in the Field.
Above: Scotland Camera Trap Self Portrait Composite Welcome back, In my last post I talked about the equipment you need for a DSLR camera...
Dawn McCall
Sep 2, 20224 min read


What Equipment do you need for a DSLR Camera Trap?
Introduction I first started camera trapping in 2018 in my parents garden. At that time there was limited information on DSLR camera...
Dawn McCall
Jun 19, 20224 min read


A Bit of Pond Dipping
Above: My allotment Pond Last year I decided to give half of my plot to wildlife. I have planted native wildflowers to help the bees and...
Dawn McCall
May 4, 20221 min read


Heathland Species Hunt _ Green Tiger Beetles
Earlier today (10th April 2022) I went for a walk around some of the nature reserves around Woodhall Spa. One of these was Ostler's...
Dawn McCall
Apr 11, 20221 min read


Photography Workshop- Soft proofing
Have you ever tried to print a picture and it looks totally different from what is show on the computer screen? Well your not alone, many...
Dawn McCall
Mar 26, 20223 min read


How to Exposure Blend to improve your photos
Above: Final Image made from three exposures below So here are my three original images I have bracketed. The first one has all your...
Dawn McCall
Mar 24, 20222 min read


Back at Linwood Warren
This Morning I was back at Linwood Warren bright and early to take some photos of the sun rise. I love a good sunrise, well apart from...
Dawn McCall
Mar 24, 20221 min read


Making a Splash- Liquid Product Photography
Different examples of Liquid Product Photography
Dawn McCall
Feb 18, 20221 min read


A Walk in Roughton Moor Wood
On the 9th October 2021 me and my partner went on a walk through Roughton Moor Wood in Woodhall Spa to look for mushrooms. The lighting...
Dawn McCall
Oct 24, 20211 min read
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