Carol's Nature Photography Blog https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/nature-photography-blog.html Nature Photography Blog covering mainly the East of England and its wildlife. en-us nature photography Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:21:54 -0400 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:21:54 -0400 naturewalkswithcarol.com Aug 30, Back Button Focus for Wildlife: Help or Hindrance? https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/back-button-focus-wildlife.html53bc284759f8e0cf5a6711781441b4d8Where back button focus genuinely helps with wildlife, where it gets in your way, and how to decide without feeling you should be using it anyway
 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:16:33 -0400 Aug 30, Rutland Water Nature Reserve: Wildlife, Ospreys & Photos https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/rutland-water.html9de34d6adb30c6505723e7f15a00a423Photos and a first-hand guide to the wildlife at Rutland Water Nature Reserve: winter waterfowl, summer ospreys, the best hides and when to visit.
 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:35:07 -0400 Aug 23, Grafham Water Nature Reserve: 8 Hides & a 9-Mile Walk https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/grafham-water.html3b901049416d251b66b1c5fb1abdb9af8 bird hides, goldeneye, bitterns and avocets around an 80-hectare Cambridgeshire reservoir. A 9-mile circular walk with cafe, hides and seasonal highlights
 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:56:31 -0400 Aug 23, The Best Wildlife Walks in Cambridgeshire https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/wildlife-walks-in-cambridgeshire.html185e2bead33fcc77cf2053339ab4b369Cambridgeshire's best wildlife walks: ancient woodlands, fen reserves and hidden wildlife spots, from someone who's been exploring them for 40 years.
 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:11:56 -0400 Aug 23, Common Chiffchaff: The Bird That Sings Its Name https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/common-chiffchaff.html1ae1abd37f3e9ad8e3044cf102fa3894Meet the Common Chiffchaff, a small warbler that sings its own name. Identify it by song and sight, plus where to find it and when to listen for it in the UK.
 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:04:55 -0400 Aug 23, Great Crested Grebe: Courtship, Nesting & Chicks. A UK Photo Guide https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/great-crested-grebe.html04d3a631ad5bcedc8cb8e057682f329cGreat crested grebe behaviour through a full UK breeding season: courtship dances, floating nests, chicks riding on parents' backs, and where to watch them.
 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:02:38 -0400 Aug 23, Best Beginner Camera for Wildlife Photography: A UK Guide https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/beginner-camera-for-wildlife-photography.html4b951a1fb78ed5be64022fabce658acbBest wildlife camera for a beginner on a budget? A nature photographer's guide to choosing your first camera, from phone to bridge, DSLR or mirrorless.
 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:47:16 -0400 Aug 22, Best Camera Settings for Wildlife Photography: A Field Guide https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/how-to-change-camera-settings.htmle18b432fa108040d88d9eee8719a3fe4What aperture, shutter speed and ISO do, and how to choose the best camera settings for wildlife photography in the field, with real examples.
 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:40:13 -0400 Jul 26, Puffins at Bempton Cliffs: Best Time to Visit & Season Guide https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/rspb-bempton-cliffs.html2b31408ffe4b2c713b05274212fd17a5See puffins at Bempton Cliffs on the Yorkshire coast. Visit mid-April to July — June is peak season. Plus gannets, razorbills and guillemots
 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:19:43 -0400 Jul 25, Butterfly Photography Tips: How to Photograph Butterflies Up Close https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/butterfly-photography.htmldc11fcf23165e00a7f99ed7dee6577f6Beautiful butterfly photos and macro photography tips. Best camera and lens for butterfly photography, plus settings for stunning close-ups on UK nature walks.
 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:36:33 -0400 Jul 23, Pitsford Water Nature Reserve: 8 Bird Hides & a 7-Mile Walk https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/pitsford-water.html57374a8a27eae4d300b4f7c0b00efe72Eight bird hides around the shoreline, egrets, grebes and red-crested pochards. A 7-mile reserve walk in Northamptonshire. Permit needed, free for members
 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:42:28 -0400 Jul 23, Where to see wildlife in England - walks arranged by county https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/nature-walks-in-england.html78070484812792fb0ba01aa0e8c5a5d1A county-by-county guide to wildlife walks and nature reserves in England, from crane-watching in the Fens to seabird cliffs in Yorkshire.
 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:17:48 -0400 Jul 23, East Yorkshire Cliffs & Wildlife: Flamborough, Bempton, Spurn https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/east-yorkshire-coast.html4c81f8f5d6571052008c699a6576e2d8Explore East Yorkshire's best coast spots: Spurn Point, Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs. Accessible viewpoints, tide/erosion tips, seabirds.
 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:11:30 -0400 Jul 23, Wildlife Photography in the Rain: A Practical Wet-Weather Guide https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/wildlife-photography-in-the-rain.html1416753d361b24c99ee5b5b5443894c3Don't let rain put you off. How to protect your camera, adjust your settings, and capture the stunning atmosphere that only wet-weather walks can deliver.
 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:02:53 -0400 Jun 20, Getting Into Wildlife Photography: A Beginner's Guide https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/getting-into-wildlife-photography.html5e6185e46c42eb40a66511a54db1d1f4Camera settings, golden hour lighting, fieldcraft and composition for beginners. A nature photographer's guide with real examples from the field.
 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:23:52 -0400 Jun 9, How to Identify Wild Birds: A Beginner’s Guide to Birdwatching https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/how-to-identify-wild-birds.html6d0e1c9515222959985a90029788d384A simple, personal method for identifying wild birds on your walks, using shape, song, behaviour and habitat instead of apps and memorised lists.
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:56:24 -0400 Jun 9, Wildlife in the UK | Wildlife & Nature Photography Field Guides https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/wildlife-in-the-uk.htmla6fc0131f85b418466834d1510d1b64bSpecies ID and photography guides for UK wildlife: birds, butterflies and small creatures, with practical tips for improving your own photos.
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:55:23 -0400 Jun 9, Nature for Beginners: How to Start Exploring Wildlife https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/nature-for-beginners.html049efdc7b7d9ee143066e10aec9dd8c6Feeling lost in the outdoors? Learn how to plan a great wildlife day out, identify your first birds, and take photos you're proud of. Your starting point.
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:53:42 -0400 Jun 9, How to Edit a Wildlife Photo for Natural-Looking Results https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/how-to-edit-a-wildlife-photo.htmlfba44562c19875179c44ec79aeab95a0Edit your wildlife and nature photos: cropping, exposure, colour, sharpening and noise reduction in Lightroom, without losing the natural feel.
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:52:50 -0400 Jun 9, Rutland Belle Osprey Cruise: Dawn Trip & What You'll See https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/osprey-cruises.html24b342b81413af2ea7e9b4768619254eWhat it's like aboard the Rutland Belle on a dawn osprey cruise: the ospreys we spotted (including male 33), the other wildlife, and what to bring.
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:12:48 -0400 Jun 9, English Bluebells: Photography Tips at Brampton Wood https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/english-bluebells.html6250eb64c51780cfdf28e4f45df55c7cA practical tutorial on photographing English bluebells: when to go, camera settings, composition tips and how to use bluebell woodland light.
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:04:37 -0400 Jun 9, RSPB Nene Washes in Winter: Short-Eared Owls at Sunrise https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/winter-sunrise.htmlc4800e6d7ba232a2a7d422f03cfbcfd2A frosty winter sunrise at RSPB Nene Washes, with Short-eared Owls, Whooper Swans, Lapwings and roe deer, plus the photo settings I used that morning.
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:01:35 -0400 Jun 9, Paxton Pits for Beginners: A Quiet Wildlife Walk https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/paxton-pits.htmlb3378c0a74b932037e0b02b6c7901835A beginner-friendly wildlife walk at Paxton Pits in Cambridgeshire. What to look for, when to visit, where to wait, and how to enjoy quiet days.
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:00:46 -0400 Jun 9, RSPB Fowlmere: Hares, Grebes & What to Expect on Your Visit https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/fowlmere.htmla9167e791a3169223bbc5e77a3f6440dWhat's RSPB Fowlmere really like? Teal, brown hares, grebes with chicks and sedge warblers in the reeds. A quiet Cambridgeshire reserve worth slowing down for
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 07:59:11 -0400 Jun 9, Monks Wood Nature Reserve: A Beginner's Guide https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/monks-wood-nature-reserve.html67ae60b30ec0c5ecf74facd376103198Feeling overwhelmed by nature? Discover Monks Wood, Cambridgeshire's quietest ancient woodland. Get simple tips to find peace and make your first discovery.
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 07:58:30 -0400 Jun 9, Welches Dam: Birdwatching on the Ouse Washes in Winter https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/welches-dam.htmlf7a10819a66db4025e2ad81ce20f4f46A winter birdwatching walk at Welches Dam. Whooper swans, marsh harriers, peregrines and pintails from sheltered hides on the flooded Ouse Washes.
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 07:57:45 -0400 Jun 9, Flamborough Head: Seabirds & Cliffs on Yorkshire's Coast https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/flamborough-head.htmla9c901b88758a6cb67dea1d11a3166f1Gannets, puffins, guillemots and razorbills on the dramatic cliffs of Flamborough Head. What to see, when to visit, plus the Yorkshire Belle boat trip.
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 07:53:16 -0400 Jun 9, Ducks in the UK: How to Spot and Identify Wild Duck Species https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/ducks-in-the-uk.html3523515e411e1f26e6a41bbfd55fc06aUK ducks are more varied than you think. Dabbling, diving and winter visitors: how to tell them apart, where to find them, and what to watch for near water.
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 07:39:55 -0400 Jun 9, Metering for Wildlife Photography: How Your Camera Reads Light https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/metering-for-wildlife-photography.html8fd20893dbd94b1a75866d519b60b3cfYour camera guesses brightness for every shot. Learn how metering modes work, when to use exposure compensation and how to stop losing detail in wildlife photos
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 06:55:08 -0400 Jun 9, Common Cranes in the UK: Where to See Them and What to Expect https://www.naturewalkswithcarol.com/common-crane-uk.htmla8a4fbb0e422206fd7e3f4a7086cd8a5A guide to spotting common cranes in the UK: when and where to see them, including the Nene Washes. Tips for your first crane-watching visit.
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