Volunteering with wildlife can be an exceptionally rewarding and lifechanging experience contributing to the preservation and conservation of nature and our planet. However, it is not without its difficulties; you have to first find an opportunity, commit (potentially long term) and be willing to put in the effort and energy involved. There is also the challenge of finding an ethical and safe opportunity, which does not compromise the environment, wildlife,…
-
-
Behind the Shot- Buff-tip Moth
Welcome to a new blog and YouTube series- Behind the Shot! Every few weeks we will be taking a deep dive into my portfolio and selecting a new photograph to examine in closer detail, from subject, to equipment, composition and colouring nothing will be left…
-
Mist and Harp batting
Earlier this October I attended my first ever mist and harp batting evening, in the hopes of getting some conservation-in-action shots as well as learning more about these wonderful creatures and the different species we have here in the UK! After setting up a series…
-
A morning of Bat Box Checking!
If you’ve been following along on my Instagram lately (@naturewithholly) you will know that one of my absolute favourite species of wildlife are bats! Which is why I was so thrilled to join a bat box endoscope survey this past Saturday. I was lucky enough…