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The
Farne Islands, Northumberland. A mecca for bird
photographers.
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Formby
Point Nature Reserve, Merseyside- The most habituated
red squirrels (Scirius vulgaris) I know. Take unsalted shelled
peanuts and peanut butter (low salt variety).
National Trust at Formby |
Martin
Mere WWT - A good location for easy waterfowl photography
in a large collection. In the winter huge flocks of whooper
swans congregate near the hides at feeding time
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Donna
Nook - Best known for its colony of Grey seals,
best visited from October to January, though seals are present
all year round. Please contact the warden before visiting this
site and check tide times and heights.
Lincolnshire
Wildlife Trust |
Heysham
LNR - This land has been recovered from an industrial
estate. the ponds make a great habitat for dragon and damselflies
and during the summer it is a prime location for butterfly photography.
Lancashire, Cheshire & Merseyside Wildlife Trust |
Caelaverock
WWT Dumfries, Geese galore, Swans a plenty and
tame hedgerow birds. Badger watching from the Farmhouse at night
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Gait
Barrows NNR - A fine example of a mature Limestone
Pavement. There is a Trail around the reserve to follow though
permits are needed to walk directly on the main pavement. Lots
of dwarf plant species and a wonderful butterfly glade.
Gait
Barrows NR |
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Favourite
African Locations |
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Kgaladadi
Transfrontier Park, South Africa - A location
for our 2004 Trip |
Nxai
Pan National Park, Botswana - A dry desert
environement with acacia and baobabs. Incredible sunsets and
frantic action waterholes. Camping out on the pan is an unforgettable
experience. Masson
Safaris |
South
Luangwa National Park, Zambia (2005). A riverine
habitat which rivals Serengeti. One of the first places in the
world to introduce bush walking and night drives. Kafunta
River Lodge |
Moremi
Game Reserve, Botswana - Mixed Mopani forest,
savanna grassland and aquatic habitats at the delta end of the
Okavango Masson Safaris
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Boulders
Beach Penguin Reserve, South Africa - A conservation
success story. Several hundred african penguins have established
a breeding colony right in the middle of a popular beach resort.
Boulders Beach |
Okavango
River, Botswana - Ask to see the fish eagles swooping
down into the river to catch fish. Kingfishers and herons galore.
Beware of the crocs and hippos. Masson
Safaris |
