Birds & The Belles
Hi, I’m Emma and I love birdwatching in the North West! I’m based in Widnes and am a bird enthusiast who balances full-time work and family life. I often find it a challenge to carve out time for birding and syncing up with fellow birders across the country is even more difficult. But that’s part […]
When I got the offer to review the Opticron DBA VHD+ 10×42 monocular I must admit I didn’t think it would be as easy to use as it was. After receiving this compact 10×42 and using it for a couple of weeks, I realised I was using it more than my binoculars! The field of […]
Right now, many of us are feeling the grip of winter — but for wildlife, the challenges can be life-threatening. With thick snow blanketing the ground, iced-up water sources, and frozen terrain, our feathered and furry neighbours are struggling to find food, water, and shelter. Here’s how you can lend a hand: 1. Provide Fresh […]
To see a peregrine is a wonderful thing. To see a peregrine in a stoop dropping down at speed on to its prey – even better. To see a peregrine ‘contour flying’, trying for a kill at a wetland, putting up hundreds of waterfowl in its wake – better still. And this is just what […]