My Field Guide to Eastern England

Wildlife, walks, and what my camera saw

I'm Carol, a nature lover and photographer with a knack for finding the quiet magic in the woods, waterways, and wildlife of Eastern England. I'm also pretty good at slipping over and getting a muddy... well I think you can guess!

This site is my digital field notebook—a collection of my favourite walks, wildlife encounters, and the photography tips I've picked up along the way.

My goal is to demystify the outdoors and help you get closer to the nature on your doorstep.

No fancy gear required, I promise. Come on in.

New to all this? Let's start here

Feeling a bit disconnected from the natural world? I get it.

The good news is, you don't need a PhD in Birdwatching or a lens the size of a bazooka to enjoy it.

These guides are for anyone who just wants to de-stress and get some fresh air.

We’ll start simple with ...

My Favourite Adventures and In-Depth Guides

If you’re ready to go a bit deeper, these are the guides for you.

Some of these are detailed reports from my favourite nature reserves that will help you plan your own trip or just enjoy a "virtual" walk with me.

Pour yourself a cuppa and settle in...

A Trip to the Seabird City: RSPB Bempton Cliffs

My notes and photos from a day spent with the puffins, gannets, and razorbills of the East Yorkshire coast.

Two great crested grebes performing a courtship dance

A Season with the Great Crested Grebe

My guide to the great crested grebe's full breeding season, from their stunning courtship displays to carrying their fuzzy chicks

A Guide to Ducks in the UK

From telling a Gadwall from a Mallard to understanding their behaviour, this is my detailed guide to identifying the ducks you'll meet on your walks..

A Spurn Point Adventure: Autumn Migration on the Coast

Join me on a virtual walk around Spurn Point and see the birds and wildlife that I encountered at Autumn time

Find What You're Looking For

Walking and Locations

My notes and guides on the best places to wander in this area. Let's find you a new favourite spot.

Learn to Identify British Wildlife

From brazen swans to shy warblers, my tips on how to identify the locals and understand their behaviour.

Read my Top 10 Photography Tips

Learn how to take photos to be proud of, even if the weather isn't being friendly.

Planning a Trip? Scout Your Location

Official websites are all well and good, but sometimes you need to know where the sun will be, which hide is best in the afternoon, and what you might actually see in the month when you are visiting.

Here’s the places I cover, grouped by area.

Cambridgeshire

Planning a nature walk in Cambridgeshire? Discover my detailed guides to the county's best fens, woods, and nature reserves.

East Yorkshire

Explore towering chalk cliffs, bustling seabird colonies, and the wild, ever-changing coastline of the Holderness coast.

Norfolk

Journey into the unique landscape of the Broads in search of Britain's largest and most spectacular butterfly.

Northamptonshire

Explore Northamptonshire's peaceful woodlands and quiet river trails. A perfect destination for spotting kingfishers and woodland butterflies

Rutland

Home to the world-famous Rutland Ospreys. Witness the spectacular sight of Ospreys fishing at Rutland Water. My guide shares the story of these magnificent birds and the other wildlife at this vast reserve.

About the Author

Carol is a wildlife photographer and nature writer based in the East of England, with a passion for peaceful walks, patient observation, and capturing life’s quiet wonders.

Through her lens and words, she shares the stories of the natural world — from bluebells and butterflies to birds like the great crested grebe.

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