Bharatpur’s Keoladeo National Park has evolved from being a duck-hunting reserve for the maharajas to a UNESCO heritage site. It has 360 species of birds in high season and it is comprised of woodlands and wetlands. The best time to…
Everything you need to attract birds to your garden this winter
I don’t need to tell you that the world’s wildlife is really suffering, especially our precious bird life! The good news is that it is possible to turn your garden or a green space into a mini reserve if you…
Everything you need to become a beginner birdwatcher
I’m a woman in my thirties and I love birdwatching. I’m often accompanied in the hide by retired white men but I would love that to change and for more people to get into birdwatching. This is my starter kit…
Birding at RSPB Old Moor in Yorkshire
The Dearne Valley RSPB reserves are near Barnsley, just over an hour from where I live in Manchester. This the entrance, it isn’t one of the biggest reserves but I was excited as I had wanted to visit for a…
I visited RSPB Minsmere after BBC Springwatch
Ever since I saw RSPB Minsmere on Springwatch I couldn’t wait to go so my partner took me for my birthday. We stayed in Lowestoft the night before and drove to get there shortly after the 9am opening time, there…