Introduction

I've lived in Ironbridge, Shropshire since 1996 and have always maintained an interest in wildlife. One of my ambitions has been to get into wildlife photography but it is only recently that a combination of retirement and resources has enabled me to start doing this to any sort of satisfactory level. I thought that it would be a good idea to supplement my journal activities and posts on Flickr with a blog and these are my first thoughts.


I'm currently involved in a local project which aims to develop an area at the top of Ironbridge known as Lodge Field. This mixed meadow, bog and woodland space is managed by the Lodge Field Group which comprises local people with an interest in maintaining and developing the flora and fauna of this place as well as providing a living and breathing area for local people who need "time out" from the world of Facebook, technology and work. From time to time I'll report on the progress of this project and, hopefully, present some photographs.


In late January I discovered the Venus Pool Reserve which is managed by the Shropshire Ornithological Society ( SOS ) and have started to visit on a regular basis. Heaven knows why I haven't been to this reserve before 2012 - given that it so close to Ironbridge being located between Cressage and Cross House on the Shrewsbury to Much Wenlock road - but I hope to make up for lost time and have enjoyed all my visits. This blog will be a record of these trips.