Tag: sparrowhawk
Author:
Robert E Fuller
12 years ago wildlife artist Robert E Fuller planted a small copse to encourage the wildlife he paints. Now the tiny ‘forest’ is home to owls, foxes, hawks & badgers and the inspiration behind a new exhibition of paintings of woodland wildlife. I’ve loved walking through woods ever since I was a child. You can’t beat the beauty of ash woodland in spring. These magnificent trees are one of the last to get their […]
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
This week I won ‘highly commended’ in the 2015 British Wildlife Photography Awards for this photograph of two sparring sparrowhawks. I traveled down to London to collect my award on Wednesday – and took the opportunity to photograph deer in Bushy Park at the same time – perhaps the subject of another blog! The picture, which won highly commended in the animal behaviour category, is now on display alongside the other winning photographs at London’s […]
Author:
Robert E Fuller
I always have mixed feelings when I see sparrowhawks in my garden. I can’t help but admire their speed and agility, but they come in to my garden to hunt precious garden birds. Over the years I have developed a technique to feed them an alternative menu. But it’s not been easy. Sparrowhawks are true hunters and only hunt live prey, using movement to locate their prey. I painted the above after watching a woodpecker […]
Author:
Robert E Fuller
My trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands was spectacular. But despite enjoying once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as swimming with sea lions and walking with giant tortoises it was so nice to be back! As I drove home I couldn’t help feeling a sense of excitement at the way the countryside looked so lush and green – and familiar. Despite having just endured a 24 hour trip home, I couldn’t wait to find out what had […]
