Filming a common buzzard nest
European common buzzard (hawk) European common buzzards are recognised by their broad, rounded wings and fanned tail. Members of the Buteo family, these magnificent birds are found on almost every...
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Whales, otters & eagle chicks: 24 hours in Alaska
24 hours to find whales, otters & humpbacks Alaska is one the most incredible places to see wildlife and despite its vastness it’s possible to have close-up encounters with some...
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5 things about kingfishers you didn't know
Common kingfisher (alcedo atthis) Just 12cm high with strident blue plumage and the flying-style of a speeding bullet, a kingfisher can really pack a punch. But in spite of all...
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My wildlife pond attracts animals all year long
Digging a wildlife pond When I built a wildlife pond close to my home in Thixendale on the Yorkshire Wolds, I had no idea just how popular it would be....
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Searching for giant harpy eagles in Panama
Panama ranks as one of the best birdwatching spots in the world and many rare species thrive in this tropical isthmus. But I was drawn to visit the narrow strip of...
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Animal magnetism: Do animals feel love?
Are animals romantic? As Valentine’s Day approaches I have been thinking about whether animals experience the same emotions that we do. And, in particular, whether they feel love in the...
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Get ready for the RSPB big garden birdwatch
This weekend is the RSPB annual ‘Big Garden Birdwatch ’, an opportunity for us all to help the conservation charity count up Britain's bird species. Bird count for science This national counting...
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Otter magic on Scotland's Isle of Mull
Mull's magical otters I spent a magical week filming a family of otters on the Isle of Mull. The Scottish island is renowned for its wild otters and didn’t disappoint....
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Seal pups: Winter's true snow babies
Seal inspiration I have a painting of a grey seal pup that I am yet to finish. I was inspired to begin it after watching it just days after it...
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Getting a sparrowhawk to feed in your garden and not on your birds
Sparrowhawks inspire mixed feelings I always have mixed feelings when I see sparrowhawks in my garden. I can't help but admire their speed and agility, but they come in to...
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Barn owl Gylfie finds new foster love 🦉
Gyflie the barn owl's new love Next to my painting easel is a TV monitor displaying live views from inside owl and kestrel nests. Inside one, a pair of loved-up...
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Red kite painting inspired by secret, lofty lives
Red kite painting I've just finished a new painting of red kites. These beautiful birds of prey were a rare sight when I was growing up. There were just a...
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Watching wildlife at night
The dark nights of winter have never stopped me getting out and about. In fact, I love walking in the dark. This is a time when my hearing becomes my...
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Why owls hoot loudest at Halloween
Halloween Hooters We have five species of owl living in mainland Britain, but at this time of year you could be forgiven for thinking there is only one. Tawny owls...
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Short eared owls | Stars of the autumn bird migration
Short Eared Owl Painting, by Robert E FullerFrom my studio window, I have a great view over the Yorkshire Wolds. I like to keep my French windows wide open for...
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Autumn wildlife walk on the Yorkshire Wolds
As autumn begins to take hold here on the Yorkshire Wolds, I’ve been watching the wildlife get ready for the coming winter. The birds in my garden in Thixendale, North...
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How to get bullfinches in your garden: 5 things to do to attract these beautiful birds
Bullfinches are one of Britain's most beautiful birds, but they are also one of its shiest. Here are five tricks I use to get the bullfinches in my garden to...
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How wildlife helped me overcome dyslexia
Becoming a news columnist Back in 2019 I celebrated my 10th anniversary as a columnist for the Yorkshire Post. I've now been writing a wildlife column for this paper, and...
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'Thieving' fox of Dalby forest just trying to feed its family
The Dalby fox has a bad reputation The recent thunderstorms remind me of a soggy July I once spent camping at Dalby Forest where all the talk was about a...
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Tawny owl Luna's tragic loss has a happy ending
This is the story of a wild tawny owl named Luna who's eggs fail to hatch and it has a very happy ending. Luna's story The story begins in January...
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Barn Owl Paintings | Owl Artwork Through The Seasons
Barn owl paintings Welcome to my collection of barn owl paintings and limited edition art prints. The series features barn owls throughout the seasons. Each painting was informed by watching...
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Full story of kestrel couple's first Year - Kestrels Apollo & Athena
This film follows a kestrel couple as they overcome their early, awkward, courtship to become excellent parents to three kestrel chicks. Kestrel nest cam Filmed using cameras hidden inside their...
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Barn owl pair raise first ever chicks | Full story of Willow & Ghost's 1st breeding season
In this video I look back at a UK barn owl pair named Willow & Ghost and follow their first breeding season, from the time they first met to the...
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Yorkshire's top 10 wildlife & where to spot it
Yorkshire spans some of the most varied landscapes in the country; including wolds, dales, moors and a spectacular coastline. These different habitats support a variety of wildlife species. To celebrate...
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Wild tawny owl adopts chicks after her own eggs fail
The cameras I hide in nest boxes here in Thixendale, North Yorkshire, mean that I am privy to surprisingly dramatic stories. This year a tawny owl tragedy I witnessed threatened...
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Adopted tawny owl chicks first days full of drama
Two tawny owl chicks adopted by Bomber & Luna have an eventful first few days as they settle in to their new lives. Watch as they are fussed over by...
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Hare paintings through the seasons
This collection of hare paintings follows the seasons from spring, through to summer and winter. Hares in spring and summer These paintings depict hares in the heat of summer and...
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Hawk chicks grow tougher each day (European common buzzard)
Buzzard chicks grow up tough. Their nests are open to the wind and rain and if they drop their food from these high-up structures, it's gone forever. See how early...
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Tragic death of barn owl Finn was preventable
This week one of my favourite barn owls drowned in a water trough used for livestock. The loss was particiularly tragic, not only because Finn was such a beloved owl,...
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Tawny owl chicks fly free, with a helping hand from me
Tawny owlets Bramble & Sage are lucky to be alive after their owl dad stopped bringing them food when they were just tiny chicks. Helping hand I'm not clear why...
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Kestrel couple overcome tensions to start a family
Kestrels Apollo and Athena's relationship was fraught. But now the kestrel pair have a new family to prepare for, it's time to bury the hatchet. Their story When this kestrel...
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How old tree still shelters animals
Over the years an old elm stump I turned into a nest box has provided a home for barn owls, kestrels, and tawny owls - as well as hosted a...
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Gannets of Bempton inspire new paintings
Gannets are inspirational Gannets have always fascinated me, mostly because they make such excellent subjects to paint. They are large birds with pure white feathers that finish in sleep black...
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Animal fights | How wildlife battles to survive
I’ve seen a lot of fights between animals over the years. These battles are an essential part of life as animals compete for mates, resources and the future of their...
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Barn owl chicks take care of one another
When barn owl mum Gylfie stops brooding her chicks Nutmeg & Thyme, the eldest owlet takes on the role of caring for her younger sibling - and in return he...
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All you need to know about kestrels | kestrel facts
Falco Tinnunculus If you see a medium-sized brown bird hovering above a roadside, chances are its a kestrel. Also known as a 'windhover', a kestrel's ability to hang suspended in...
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Kestrel chicks fly free at last
This film follows the story of six stunning kestrel chicks as, one by one, they fledge the nest and head off to live their lives in the wild. A story...
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Kestrel dad learns how to be a mum
Kestrel becomes single dad overnight Male kestrels are not known to brood chicks. Neither do they feed them. But last month a kestrel father living in my garden astonished...
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How I became accepted by a family of wild badgers
I visit a family of wild badgers every day and have now been accepted as one of their own. Badger watching for art's sake Most evenings I walk into a...
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16 paintings of stoats & weasels
This collection of 16 paintings of stoats and weasels follows five-years of intensive studies.Scroll down to see the paintings in the collection and read all about the wildlife sightings that...
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When kingfishers disappear underground | Conservation
It’s mid-January and I’m wading thigh-high through a stream looking for kingfishers. Minnows dart before each footstep. I hear a faint high-pitched peeping sound ahead and slow my pace. A...
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How to spot kingfishers | Kingfisher art studies
Despite their bright shock of electric-blue and orange feathers, it can be difficult to spot a kingfisher in the wild. I built an entire kingfisher bank so that I could...
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Kestrels of Fotherdale | The survival story of a formidable falcon family
This film follows a resilient pair of kestrels named Mr & Mrs Kes through their breeding season. The fight for survival Watch this kestrel pair fight brutal battles to...
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Kestrel pair become perfect parents
This kestrel couple are now excellent parents to their five adorable chicks. But it took them time to find their feet as a new family and for first-time dad Apollo...
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Kingfisher paintings inspired by intensive studies
Kingfisher inspiration Electric blue and accented in bright orange, kingfishers are undoubtedly Britain's most striking birds. This art collection follows an intensive study of their behaviour, during which I filmed...
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Indecisive barn owls finally start a family
Barn owls Willow & Ghost are surely the most indecisive couple ever. It took them almost 8 months to finally get down to the business of laying eggs and most...
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Going ermine - How stoats turn white for winter
Most people know stoats can turn white in winter. But very few understand exactly how this transition takes place. This film follows a stoat in my garden named Bandita as...
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Springtime wildlife on the Yorkshire Wolds
It's springtime here on the Yorkshire Wolds and all the animals in my garden are gearing up to create new life. This is my favourite time of year. It’s the...
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Barn Owl Chicks Thrive Despite Their Clueless Dad
Barn owl chicks Ginger, Cinnamon & Clove grew up to be beautiful owls, despite having a very inattentive owl dad. Willow and GhostThis is the story of barn owls Willow and...
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Stoat Adventures in Ash Wood
The wild stoats living in Ash Wood are mesmerising as they scale trees, scurry along paths and hunt animals twice their size. With the help of cameras hidden in this...
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