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Photo of a Dartford Warbler in a gorse bush

Dartford Warbler: A Rare Encounter

Dec 27, 2024

The Dartford Warbler, a rare New Forest inhabitant, is challenging to spot due to its secretive nature. Despite past population declines, it has recently recovered but remains vulnerable. … More Dartford Warbler: A Rare Encounter

Dartford Warbler: A Rare Encounter
Photo of a row of large fallow deer antlers, with velvet covering, poking up above bright green bracken

Whispers of the Hunt: A Summer’s Day With the New Forest Deer

Dec 27, 2024

In Bolderwood, New Forest, the tranquil atmosphere hosts majestic fallow deer stags whose antlers symbolise growth and power. This sanctuary reflects the evolving relationship between humans and nature since the 11th century. … More Whispers of the Hunt: A Summer’s Day With the New Forest Deer

Whispers of the Hunt: A Summer’s Day With the New Forest Deer

The Ponies’ Touch: Natural Topiary in the Golden Hour

Dec 27, 2024

Mogshade Pond in New Forest transformed at sunrise, highlighting golden hills and the unique grazing line of ponies among tree canopies, showcasing nature’s assertive beauty in managed landscapes. … More The Ponies’ Touch: Natural Topiary in the Golden Hour

The Ponies’ Touch: Natural Topiary in the Golden Hour
Mogshade Pond, New Forest, sunrise

Mogshade Reflections: A Serene Sunrise

Dec 27, 2024

At Mogshade Pond, the serene dawn reflects the sky’s colors, while the tranquil scene remains undisturbed by wildlife, allowing for a perfect moment of stillness in the New Forest. … More Mogshade Reflections: A Serene Sunrise

Mogshade Reflections: A Serene Sunrise
Photo of four ponies silhouetted against a bright golden sunrise, near Brockenhurst in The New Forest

Sunrise Symphony: Ponies Grazing on Whitefield Moor

Dec 27, 2024

On a misty spring morning at Whitefield Moor, New Forest ponies create rhythmic harmony as they graze, shaping the landscape with their movements, beautifully silhouetted against the rising sun. … More Sunrise Symphony: Ponies Grazing on Whitefield Moor

Sunrise Symphony: Ponies Grazing on Whitefield Moor
Rare red Aurora Borealis in Southern England

The Elusive Aurora Borealis: a Lesson in Expectations vs Reality

Dec 27, 2024

It may be my once-in-a-lifetime experience but this is the best photo I could muster given the light pollution and clouds. I knew it must be there, it was all over social media, they all said they could ‘see’ it … More The Elusive Aurora Borealis: a Lesson in Expectations vs Reality

The Elusive Aurora Borealis: a Lesson in Expectations vs Reality

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