Doug Shapley

Whilst I haven't spent quite as many years on this earth as Sir David Attenborough, although it does feel it sometimes, I too feel the...

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Hi I'm Doug and I'm a birdwatcher. For as long as I can remember I have identified as a birdwatcher. I took it for granted that at a...

Anyone else struggling their way through lock down blues? I certainly am. Each week comes with its ups and downs. Normally I am starting...

i first visited the isle of coll whilst working for the rspb when myself and a group of keen naturalist colleagues went on the search for...

At the start of September, I was fortunate enough to take advantage of one of the many benefits of being part of the European Union....

As a child I was fortunate to be able to call the village of St. Abbs my 'summer home'. For 10 consecutive years I spent at least 2 weeks...

Arguably one of the most fascinating and biodiverse habitats in the UK Western Atlantic woodland is dotted along the western seaboard of...

What are National Nature Reserves? National Nature Reserves (NNRs) represent the jewels in the crown when it comes to the natural world...

For me there is always a sense of great anticipation in the autumn months whilst I await news of the arrival of wintering birds.  Perhaps...

Autumn is a great time of the year to get out into the countryside. Crisp days, colourful landscapes and great light make for a good time...

So here it is, my first blog post. It certainly isn't the first time picking up the camera but it is the first time I have picked up the...