Field notes

Stories from the field.

Wildlife encounters, wild places, and the moments in between.

From familiar paths through Epping Forest to journeys further afield, these are the stories behind my photographs. Observations of wildlife, changing landscapes, unexpected encounters, and the occasional adventure along the way.

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Starting the Year in Epping Forest

Every New Year's Day, we head into Epping Forest for a walk with family and friends. It's become something of a tradition, usually involving a stop at Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge for a warming cup of hot chocolate or coffee. There's something special about being out in nature during winter, when familiar places take on a different character.

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Black-headed gull in winter plumage standing on thin ice, with its red legs reflected in the dark water below.Eurasian coot preening its feathers in shallow water, surrounded by fallen branches and overhanging lichen-covered twigs.Female mallard facing the camera while standing in shallow water, with exposed tree roots and a fallen branch behind her.

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