Test Valley Wildlife

Test Valley Wildlife A showcase of wildlife images taken in Hampshire's beautiful Test Valley. I have lived in the village of Overton in Hampshire since 2011.

My name is Deb Heath - I am a primary school teacher by profession but recently have been spending most of my time as an enthusiastic wildlife photographer. I love being out in the country; if you are quiet and observant, you are rewarded with the many and beautiful sights that the English countryside has to offer.

Don't you just hate it when you miss a bit?!! Little Egret
01/09/2026

Don't you just hate it when you miss a bit?!! Little Egret

It's not often that you spot a Fallow doe and her fawn that hang around long enough to get out of the car and photograph...
30/08/2026

It's not often that you spot a Fallow doe and her fawn that hang around long enough to get out of the car and photograph them! I've included both pictures because the second shows the doe's lovely tan and spotty coat and her tail as she turns; the fawn is melanistic - she has very dark pelage.

Something that is asked most often is - " Surely the deer know you/are used to you by now?" And my answer is "NO!! I'm...
29/08/2026

Something that is asked most often is - " Surely the deer know you/are used to you by now?" And my answer is "NO!! I'm just getting bettter at hiding in hedges!"
This is what happens when a deer pops out unexpectedly in front of me...

The flowers seem to be few and far between because of the scorching weather we have experienced this summr... finding a ...
28/08/2026

The flowers seem to be few and far between because of the scorching weather we have experienced this summr... finding a flower with necter is in demand.

27/08/2026

Make sure you keep your bird baths full - even over night! I have 2 regular visitors who happily crunch up Tess' dog biscuits and drink.. last night one was waiting by the lavender when I came to put the kibbles and trailcam out!

Look at those back legs... And that's how they can run so fast!!
25/08/2026

Look at those back legs... And that's how they can run so fast!!

These hare were taken earlier in the summer, the lavender has now been cut.
24/08/2026

These hare were taken earlier in the summer, the lavender has now been cut.

You don't have to get a fabulous picture to have a great experiencce when you go out looking at wildlife. I was followi...
23/08/2026

You don't have to get a fabulous picture to have a great experiencce when you go out looking at wildlife.
I was following a Muntjac doe and her fawn when they were photo-bombed by a Muntjac buck! The fawn bounced around, interacted with the buck for a minute or so, before they all wandered off!

The flies around the deer at the moment are horrendous.
21/08/2026

The flies around the deer at the moment are horrendous.

I've been out trying to photograph dragonflies in flight... It's not easy!! This is a Migrant hawker. It can be seen t...
21/08/2026

I've been out trying to photograph dragonflies in flight... It's not easy!! This is a Migrant hawker. It can be seen through until Oct/Nov and some come over from the continent.

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