SYNOPSES OF ILLUSTRATED TALKS.
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Landscapes & Wildlife |
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A Garden for All Reasons |
This talk is designed to inspire
gnome enthusiasts and dedicated plants men alike! |
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Countryside through a Camera |
Wildlife and landscapes including
Norfolk West Yorkshire, North Wales, Lake District, New
Forest and of course, East Sussex. |
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Deadly or Delicious (Fungi) |
The mysterious and sometimes
sinister world of fungi. Some are a gourmet's
delight, many have given rise to suspicion, fear and
folklore, all are worthy of study for their beauty and
architecture. Here we unravel some of their
secrets. |
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Gardens and Wildlife |
Famous gardens and their plants,
also exploring the link between my interests in growing
plants and studying the wildlife that is attracted to
them. |
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In Badger's Wood |
A look at the secret life of a
badger family, photographed in the woodland at night.
We also discover many other species thriving in the
woodland habitat. |
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Moods of the Marsh |
The call of the lapwing, the cold
east wind of winter and early morning mists create a
fascinating place of many moods, all on land reclaimed
from the sea. Includes audio visual sequence. |
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Rural Rye |
A photographic experience
focussing on the changing local landscape |
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Secret Landscapes |
Familiar scenes are transformed by
swiftly changing light of dawn or dusk or by constantly
mobile weather. Magical moments are fleeting,
no-one else is there. These are my secret
landscapes. |
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Snowdonia |
A place that lures me back time
and again to experience it's moods and scenic splendour |
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Spirit of the Tree |
Trees have provided us with food,
shelter, fuel and building materials through the
centuries but they also stimulate our senses and
imagination. Here I invite you to meet trees I
have known as landmarks in life and havens for wildlife. |
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Watching Birds |
Intimate views of many species
including the progress of a cuckoo nestling, nightlife
of the little owl, coastal and woodland bird life, etc. |
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Wildlife on your Doorstep |
Spectacular wildlife is never far
from where we live. Here we look at the variety of
wildlife and habitats of the Rye area including some
secret corners where hardly anyone goes. |
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Wildlife in the Woodland |
A rich community of plants and
animals including bird life and fungi, each species
relying on another for it's existence |
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Insects |
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Dragonfly Days |
A comprehensive account of
dragonflies and damsel flies of the Brede Valley where
more than half of the species present in Britain can be
found. |
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Moths and Butterflies of Rural Rye |
Butterflies are often regarded as
the aristocrats of the insect world but moths are much
less appreciated because they are mainly nocturnal.
Many people do not realise how many species may be found
locally. |
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The Colourful World of Insects |
A further look at insects,
concentrating on how they are classified, their beauty
and diversity and where and how they may be found.
Includes sound recordings. |
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The fascination of Insects |
A caterpillar that squirts acid, a
moth that disappears, the interior of a live bee's nest!
Just some of the many aspects of insect life history
examined in this lecture. |
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Plants |
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A Portrait of Plants |
Wildflowers and other plants from
a wide variety of habitats |
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Plant Watching |
A pictorial view illustrating
lives, habits and ecology of wild plants in Rye and
district. Also featuring excursions to the South
Downs and Ashdown Forest. |
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Coastal |
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Northumberland Nature on the Coast |
This wild shore has a wealth of
history and wildlife. Including in this talk are
the orchids of Holy Island and the international bird
spectacle of the Farne Islands. |
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Wildlife of Rye Harbour Nature
Reserve |
A harsh environment consisting
mainly of shingle, lashed by salt laden winds. An
introduction to some of the hundreds of species of
plants, birds and insects that are able to exploit this
ever changing and expanding nature reserve. |
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Wildlife on the Seashore |
Ridges of shingle, dunes of sand, large areas of mud and
crumbling cliffs create one of the richest habitats for
birds, unusual plants and strange marine animals.
Includes audio-visual sequence. |
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Nature Watching & Photography |
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Nature in Colour |
A portfolio of highlights from
nearly thirty years of nature photography, most of the
subjects being close to home. |
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Nature's Design |
Your sense of wonder will be
awakened as you see the formation of fossils and
landscapes, marvel at the structure of flowers and
insects and discover what makes this
naturalist/photographer/nurseryman tick! |
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Natural History Photography |
Exploring ways to photograph a
wide variety of subjects. |
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Nature Watching |
A look at nature's lifestyles,
including getting noticed camouflage and avoiding
predators, migration, conveying messages and finding a
home. Includes audio-visual sequence. |
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Seasonal Safari (a Naturalists
Diary) |
The pictures and commentary guide
the viewer through the year observing birds, plants and
animals that may be seen during each season. |
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Taken all in my Stride |
An adventure in outdoor
photography with images made on a series of walks both
locally and further afield |
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The Nocturnal Naturalist |
Modern flash photography enables
us to photograph nature at night. Here are
revealed encounters with a long eared bat, colourful
moths, the extraordinary woodlouse hunting spider and
the ghostly barn owl ..... and much more! |
