Your Field Guide to the Nature on Your Doorstep

From quiet woods in Cambridgeshire to the seabird cliffs of Northumberland, let's turn your next walk into a memorable discovery.

Hi, I'm Carol. A nature lover and photographer with a passion for finding the quiet magic in the world around us. And yes, I'm also pretty good at slipping in the mud.

Does it ever feel like you're an outsider looking in? You want to de-stress, get some fresh air, and connect with nature, but you're not sure where to start. You dread a "dud experience"- a whole day out that leads to an unfulfilling walk.

I get it. This site is my digital field notebook, built to help you bridge that gap. My goal is to demystify the outdoors and help you find, understand, and capture the incredible nature waiting for you. No fancy gear or PhD in birdwatching required, I promise.

New to all this? start here

Feeling a little lost? These guides are designed to give you a quick win and build your confidence for your very next outing.

My Favourite Adventures

If you're ready to go deeper, pour a cuppa and join me on a virtual tour of some of my most memorable discoveries. Use my notes to plan your own trip or just enjoy the story.

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 on the Cambridgeshire/Northamptonshire border.

Through her lens and words, she shares the stories of the natural world — from bluebells and butterflies to the awesome spectacle of a seabird colony.

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