WHAT'S NEW

Updated: 08/09/2024

NEW PHOTOS

ANTARCTICA!

In the autumn of 2024, an unexpected opportunity for me to visit Antarctica arose at a heavily discounted rate. This was a trip I was due to take in 2020 and naturally, it didn't happen back then. I couldn't resist going and I have to say, it didn't disappoint. What an amazing experience! A real trip of a lifetime.

I've now posted some photos in the Holidays section, so you can see a selection of my favourites from the trip by clicking here.

The first blog post is now online, which you'll find here.

Plus, later this year, I'll be giving an

ANTARCTICA TALK

on

SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER

(afternoon)

at

THE STEYNING CENTRE

Further details will be available in due course. But save the date if you'd like to hear more about my trip and see the photos on a big screen!

BLOG

I had another lovely long holiday up north to Scotland and Cumbria in the spring. I've shared several posts relating to this trip. You can go to the blog page or click on these links below:

In Search Of Chequered Skippers

Spring in Fort William

Black Guillemots in Oban

Wildlife At Duart Castle

Visiting Islands Iona, Lunga and Staffa

Otterly Fabulous

Other Mull Highlights

Cumbria Highlights

If you'd just like to see a selection of the best photos you can visit the

Isle of Mull 2024 page.

Following on from my quest to see all the butterfly species in Sussex (Discovering Butterflies of Sussex) I'm now hoping to see all butterfly species in the UK. The first few blogs relating to this quest can be found here:



A Day Trip To Wiltshire

A Butterfly Quest in Somerset and Dorset

Other blog posts as part of this series are included in the holiday up north to Scotland and Cumbria. Plus, we returned to Cumbria for a second time in the summer.

With so many butterfly outings, I've now created a new page exclusively for Butterflies and Moths blog posts.

WRITING

In 2023 I made the conscious choice to cut back on my dance teaching hours so I could dedicate more time to writing. I'm in the final stages of completing my first book, Shooting Stars (non fiction). You can find out more by clicking here.

Whilst gradually progressing with this first book, I'm already looking to start work soon on my second book, which is based on my blog post series Living The Best Life Possible.

As a result of this new direction, there's been a shift in focus with the whole website. It's no longer just a platform for me to share my photos, but also my writing and nature experiences. I hope you enjoy browsing my site and I welcome any positive or constructive feedback.