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10/12/2023

• Picathartes •

Deep in the forest, where shadows play,
A boot disturbs the leaf litter, the world at bay.
Weight shifting, air thick with anticipation,
Eyes transfixed, patient through perspiration.

In the gathering gloom, the evening forest din,
A flutter of wings whisper on the wind.
Through the labyrinth of vines and tangled trees,
Silently he appears, with a gentle ease.

There he sits, guardian of the rock,
White-necked, bare head enigmatically cocked.
In the symphony of nature, a moment composed,
Picathartes, the storyteller, with shadows enclosed.

Through a keyhole of foliage, lens raised high,
A glimpse into his world – click – frozen in time.

02/12/2023

Lazing on a sunny afternoon.

26/11/2023

In the cacophony of the jungle, sometimes it is the quiet observer who sees the most.

A Western Chimpanzee looks down the lens from atop his “bird’s nest” perch at chimpanzee sanctuary.

12/11/2023

Green-headed Sunbird
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As soon as I spotted this tree with the bright pink flowers I knew it was going to be a hotspot for sunbirds like this stunning Green-headed male. I positioned myself at the breakfast table and managed to capture this shot in between coffees.

11/08/2023

Revisiting some old favourites this

Going through my old libraries of images from Kenya I found this picture of Tim. For whatever reason I’d never paid any attention to before. I never worked on it, it was just sitting in my library. Raw. But looking at it again it evoked something in me, like a lost gem.

So I brought it into Lightroom and started playing around with it and this is what emerged. A new image of an old icon. My old mate.

I miss him.

22/07/2023

Curiosity

It may have killed the cat, but it is also the spark that ignites the journey of exploration in all living things, reminding us of our profound connections and shared desire to unravel the mysteries of the universe. Or in this case the mysteries of your own toes 😂

14/07/2023

It’s in the eyes.

There is an undeniable sense of connection when you lock eyes with a Chimpanzee.

This young baby was one of two orphans that we helped to rescue from captivity in an extraordinary series of events following World Chimpanzee Day last year. Named Jojoima after the town where he was found, he and his companion, Malema, were inseparable when they came to us. They had probably been through an incredibly traumatic experience together and clung to each other with all the strength in their tiny hands.

Thankfully we were able to find a new home for them at the Tacugama Sanctuary and I’m thrilled to say that a year later they are doing really well. The two of them have partnered up with another two youngsters, Rushni and Bibo, to form a little foursome.

Happy World Chimpanzee Day everyone!

05/06/2023

R E A C H
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A weaver ant struggles to bridge the gap to the next leaf as the colony looks to build a new nest.

Today is a day to reconnect to nature, so get out and explore, be inspired by even the smallest of creatures.

22/05/2023

Diana Monkey (Cercopithecus diana)

The Gola Rainforest in Sierra Leone is home to an astonishing diversity of primates - 11 different species! The Diana monkey apparently gets it’s name for its white brow which is said to resemble the bow of the goddess Diana.

However, I prefer the logic behind its local name, which translates to “policeman” owing to its distinctive white stripe down its hind legs resembling the striped trousers of a police officer.

02/04/2023

African Pygmy Kingfisher
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Delightful to see these little birds return to the garden this weekend. These shots were taken around this time last year when we had a whole family take up residence for a couple of months. The first one reminds me so much of a child getting a proper telling off from their parent!

12/03/2023

If any animal knows how to do Sundays right, it must be the koala.

Shot from mum’s backyard. This mama and baby were regular visitors over the few weeks of summer we were there. Simply amazing.

03/03/2023

It’s so here’s another picture of my favourite animal in the world - the pangolin!

This year’s theme is celebrating the incredible things we can do when we build bridges and work together to protect wildlife, restore ecosystems and conserve nature.

This day is doubly special this year as it also marks the 50th anniversary of CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.

As the most trafficked mammal on the planet, pangolins are uniquely threatened by the wildlife trade. All 8 species are listed under CITES Appendix I, the highest level of protection which bans all international trade in the species. But the dangers still loom as we experienced when this little guy was rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. So today let’s celebrate a few of the fantastic groups working to give them a chance:

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