Tag: red kites
Author:
Robert E Fuller
Welcome to my ‘Wildlife Photo of the Week’ slot, where each week I pick a photograph from the studies I make for my paintings. Feel free to scroll down and see previous week’s photographs – and why not pick your own favourite and tell my why you like it in the comment box below? December 25th Waxwings flock to our shores each Christmas to escape harsh winters in their native Scandinavia and to plunder our […]
Author:
Robert E Fuller
My gallery is based in the deep-cut vale of Thixendale in North Yorkshire which, aside from being very beautiful, teams with wildlife. I’ve devoted my life to watching these creatures and I like to think that I know nearly every badger sett, fox den and owl nest in the area – and each of them have inspired a painting. Below I’ve put together a list of some of the best wildlife you can see here and […]
Author:
Robert E Fuller
This morning I spotted two red kites soaring above Thixendale for the first time. I’ve seen one flying solo above the valley before, but never a pair. It’s not that long ago that these beautiful, acrobatic birds were on the brink of extinction and whenever I see one I can’t help feeling a sense of victory on their behalf. Red kites have made a spectacular comeback after a nationwide reintroduction programme and have one of […]