I know of many photographers who have no qualms about killing and freezing insects in order to gain more control over macro shots. While I admire their skill as photographers, I question their methods and not collect insects purely for... Read More

I LOVE TO PHOTOGRAPH INSECTS and using a long telephoto lens enables me to capture their behaviour in a less invasive manner than using a macro lens. Instead of creeping up to within 1ft of the insect and risk scaring... Read More

By turning over refuges, such as sheets of corrugated iron, planks of wood or old carpet, you never know what you may find! Visiting Parc Slip Nature Reserve is full of wildlife wonders and many are often hiding in the... Read More

While most people visit Spain in July/August, I prefer to go in May when the countryside is dappled with wild flowers and temperatures are pleasantly warm but not excessively hot. There are less people, which frankly is a blessing to the... Read More

A warm winter is a final opportunity for insects to soak up the sun before the first frosts arrive and winter dormancy sets-in. So it is that the shield bugs are drawn to the sunniest spots. Americans refer to them... Read More

As the year is coming to a close and the summer seems like a distant memory, I find myself reminiscing and thinking back to memorable events of 2017. One event springs to mind as being particularly memorable. The occasion was... Read More

October and insects are becoming more difficult to find. Sure enough, there are always the Red Admirals to be seen feasting on the abundant ivy but on the whole it seems that most creatures have taken to more secretive activities.... Read More

During February, my attention shifted from that of stalking insects to playing detective while rummaging within my local woodland in search of the most elusive of organisms – Fungi. Fungi are fascinating for the incredible variety of fruiting bodies they... Read More