The Red Crowned Cranes of the Yancheng Wetlands, China

by chodgson | Mar 9, 2014 | Asia, Species Lists, The Birds, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography

In search of Firecrests at Abney Park Cemetery, Stoke Newington

by chodgson | Jun 20, 2013 | England, Europe, Travel

This visit to London certainly opened to my eyes as to how much wildlife can be found in the tiny pockets of green that are scattered throughout it. One of these gems turned out to be Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington. Whilst watching Winterwatch a couple of...

Slavonian Grebes a short film, Dundee City Quay, Scotland

by chodgson | Apr 11, 2013 | Travel and Wildlife TV, Wildlife Videos

A short clip of the three Slavonian Grebes – Podiceps auritus, that were present in the City Quay in Dundee. Also known as horned grebes.

Common Toads with a dashing of Slavonian Grebes, RSPB Loch Ruthven, Scotland

by chodgson | Apr 11, 2013 | Europe, Scotland, The Birds, Travel, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography

  Slavonian Grebes, Podiceps auritus, are a regular visitor to our shores albeit in small numbers. In total there are about 1100 birds each year but this only yields between 39-43 pairs. Because of this they are classified as ‘amber status’ by the...

Slavonian Grebes, Podiceps auritus, Dundee City Quay, Scotland

by chodgson | Apr 11, 2013 | Europe, Scotland, The Birds, Travel, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography

For a few days each spring the delightful Slavonian Grebe, Podiceps auritus can be seen in a few harbours around the UK before it moves inland to selected lochs and lakes where it will spend the spring and summer and hopefully breed.  There are roughly 40 breeding...