Hi and welcome to my Blog, my name is Paul Riddle and I live in south Leicestershire, UK. Back in August 2007 my quest began to locate as many local Little Owl territories as possible. The driving force was a reported decline in the uk numbers so I thought I would do my bit and conduct a study in my area. After 7 years and countless hours out in the field I have detected over 200 different sites. With a thirst for a greater understanding of the owls a more comprehensive monitoring and nest box programme then commenced. This also now includes monitoring the local and very sparse population of Barn Owls, please pop back occasionally and catch up with the life and times of my owls and any other wildlife that I come across. I hope you enjoy your visit!!!

Monday, 23 January 2012

Headers

Just recently I have been having a "play around" with my blog layout, I thought it was getting a bit too messy (and maybe a bit stale) so I tried to tidy it up a bit and make it more appealing to the eye for any readers. I have also been occasionally changing the header image, and to be fair I have had some positive feedback, which is nice!

It was suggested by one Leicester birder (who will remain anonymous) that I should change it on a daily basis..........WHAT???? 

Now I'm all for a bit of variety but to do it that regularly would mean I've got hundreds of suitable images and loads of spare time........of which I haven't, of either!

However, I have taken on board his request (no pressure then!!) so from now on I will attempt to keep things fresh and change it maybe a couple of times a week......images allowing?

So, this latest header (large above and smaller cropped below) was one of a series taken in May of last year and the owls were located perched up sitting in the sun on the side of an old chapel.

Hope you like it?


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8 comments:

  1. Tammy24 January 2012 at 00:33

    Love it! Captivating photo!!

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  2. Millhouse Photography24 January 2012 at 07:50

    It's absolutely brilliant as usual Paul.

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  3. Alan Pavey24 January 2012 at 09:29

    A great photo and love the 5 SEO's in the previous post :-)

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  4. Richard Pegler24 January 2012 at 10:32

    I love this one - just that bit different!!

    Don't knock yourself out with the headers Paul. Always nice to see a change, but what we really want to see is your owls and your photography from your field visits!

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  5. Unknown24 January 2012 at 11:33

    Preciosa foto, me encanta este animal.
    Saludos!!

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  6. Alison24 January 2012 at 21:03

    Lovely photographs

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  7. colin24 January 2012 at 21:54

    You know it makes sense HaHa another stunner mate

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  8. Paul Riddle24 January 2012 at 23:58

    Thank you all!

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