April 2023: Vashlovani Nature Reserve Georgia. Another wonderful day birding in eastern Georgia, Vashlovani Viewpoint, overlooking the steppes towards Azerbaijan and the distant Caucasus Mountains. Again my photo does not really do justice to the spectacular view.
One year ago today I was in Georgia, specifically in Stepmantsminda looking for Caucasian Snowcock and Caucasian Grouse, which we successfully saw on the slopes of the Caucasus Mountains. Early morning sunrise on Mt. Kazbek overlooking Stepmantsminda, a spectacular view
UK Dec 2023: First time I have seen these rare Nacreous clouds, also known as ‘Mother of Pearl’ clouds. They normally form in the lower stratosphere over polar regions when the sun is just below the horizon, the colours are produced as sunlight diffracts around tiny ice crystals
June 2019: Mana Pools National Park, the sun sets over the Zambezi River and after a wonderful and exhilarating day canoeing the canoes are safely stored on the river bank. The sound of hippos permeate the evening for me one of the best sounds of Africa. #AfricanSunset#ManaPools
Oct 2023: Trekking (yomping) up Ronas Hill Shetland looking for the Snowy Owl, which we saw perfectly, my bird of 2023. Ronas Hill is the highest point in Shetland and this photo does not really capture the amazing views we had highlighted by the rays of sunlight below the clouds
December 2022: Atmospheric early morning view of Bamburgh Castle from Stag Rocks. Once again my photo did not do justice to the amazing light, especially the reflection on the sea spray.
2 years today russia launched its unprovoked and barbaric invasion of Ukraine. This simple post is for my dear friend Yaroslava and all the brave Ukrainians who stood up to Russia. Photo taken in Tbilisi April 2023 #YaraIamHere
Angry skies over the River Wear as it flows through Durham. In the distance the golden glow of light, the symbol of hope for all my Ukrainian friends.
#SlavaUkraini
April 2018 Northern Cape South African. Stopped whilst driving from Pofadder to Onseepkans on the Namibian border and watched this incredible African storm develop. This photo does not do justice to the different colours of the clouds.