Wildlife

I have always been passionate about wildlife and conservation and when not photographing people I can often be found out in the countryside and on nature reserves. Though we have of course lost species, we are lucky to still have such a diversity of birds, butterflies and insects in the British countryside. Many species are still under threat, but it is heartening to have met so many like minded people when out and about photographing the natural world.

You can contact me on 07866 316577 or via e-mail at info@mauricephotos.co.uk

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Some wildlife links:
Michael Flowers birdwatching classes and walks
Yorkshire Butterfly Conservation
Yorkshire Dragonflies
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Yorkshire Nature Triangle
Yorkshire Mammal Group
East Yorkshire Birding Forum
Birdguides
Tophill Low Nature Reserve
Yorkshire Red Kites
North Cave Wetlands Nature Reserve
The Wild Bird Cafe - North Cave Wetlands
Paull Holme Strays sightings
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Hull Valley Wildlife Group
Spurn Bird Observatory
Mike Robinson Bird Photos
Vince Cowell Photography
Steve Mulligan Bird Photography
David Ware - Wolds Birding
Paul Ashton East Yorkshire Wildlife
Wold Ranger
Beetle Boy's Bio Blog
Rory Selvey (age 13) Wildlife Photography
Kill the Badger Cull
The Brown Hairstreak Blog
Africa Gomez Bugblog
Zilch - eliminating litter
Keep Britain Tidy
Plantlife
Buglife

Next Photo Event dates to be announced...

Thursday 26 May 2011

Yorkshire Nature Triangle Day, 25th May 2011

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The triangle day was a joint venture between the RSPB and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to highlight the potential for nature tourism in East Yorkshire.  The trip was featured on BBC's Look North and was attended by local hoteliers and business people as well as those involved in promoting  and protecting East Yorkshire wildlife.  A party of tourism entrepreneurs from Finland also joined the trip, keen to promote tourism and nature tourism links between our two countries.  The highlight of the day was a three hour cruise aboard the Yorkshire Belle to see the birds of Bridlington, Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs at sea level and at much closer quarters than usual.  It was also interesting to see the spectacular geological faults in the cliff face from below and to note how the birds use these natural ledges to nest on.
A seafood lunch prepared by Gerard Baker using local produce was served at Flamborough South Landing followed by a guided nature reserve walk and shore search.  A good day was had by all.

Very good views of everyone's favourites the Puffins from the Yorkshire Belle
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Puffin, Guillemots and a Razorbill
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Gannets
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Shag
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Kittiwake
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Guillemots
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.....and more Guillemots
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Puffins
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Razorbills
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Friday 13 May 2011

8th May one day course review

The weather which had threatened the worst for Sunday was actually pretty good and very sunny in the afternoon though conditions appeared to be too cool for the Butterflies and Dragonflies.  Everybody managed to get photos of the various waterfowl and also the very obliging Marsh Frogs which have set up shop in front of North Lagoon hide.  I have always heard the "Donald Duck" like cacophony these amphibians create, but this is the first time I have seen the critters close up.  Note the inflated cheek pouches used to create the frog chorus!  We also reviewed images on the computer in the afternoon and looked at techniques to improve colour and contrast.


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