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My blog is an assortment of various projects, pictures and prose from my experiences as a photographer and working in wildlife conservation

Doug Shapley

Oct 6, 2020
3 min

My Life On Our Planet

Whilst I haven't spent quite as many years on this earth as Sir David Attenborough, although it does feel it sometimes, I too feel the...

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Coffee With A Conscience - BLOSSOM COFFEE - GUEST BLOG

Doug Shapley

Jul 25, 2020
2 min

Coffee With A Conscience - BLOSSOM COFFEE - GUEST BLOG

Blossom Coffee is all about making speciality coffee accessible whilst having as little environmental impact along the way.

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The secret life of birdwatching. My top 5 tips on how to be a birdwatcher.

Doug Shapley

May 1, 2020
3 min

The secret life of birdwatching. My top 5 tips on how to be a birdwatcher.

Hi I'm Doug and I'm a birdwatcher. For as long as I can remember I have identified as a birdwatcher. I took it for granted that at a...

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Doug Shapley

Apr 25, 2020
3 min

The Lockdown Blues

Anyone else struggling their way through lock down blues? I certainly am. Each week comes with its ups and downs. Normally I am starting...

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Doug Shapley

Aug 30, 2019
3 min

the isle of coll

i first visited the isle of coll whilst working for the rspb when myself and a group of keen naturalist colleagues went on the search for...

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Lessons from Latvia, the land of forests and bogs

Doug Shapley

Oct 14, 2018
6 min

Lessons from Latvia, the land of forests and bogs

At the start of September, I was fortunate enough to take advantage of one of the many benefits of being part of the European Union....

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National Nature Reserves- Part 2- St. Abbs Head

Doug Shapley

Aug 7, 2018
3 min

National Nature Reserves- Part 2- St. Abbs Head

As a child I was fortunate to be able to call the village of St. Abbs my 'summer home'. For 10 consecutive years I spent at least 2 weeks...

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Doug Shapley

Dec 13, 2017
6 min

The Rainforests of the UK

Arguably one of the most fascinating and biodiverse habitats in the UK Western Atlantic woodland is dotted along the western seaboard of...

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National Nature Reserves - Part 1 - Beinn Eighe and Glen Affric

Doug Shapley

Oct 31, 2017
4 min

National Nature Reserves - Part 1 - Beinn Eighe and Glen Affric

What are National Nature Reserves? National Nature Reserves (NNRs) represent the jewels in the crown when it comes to the natural world...

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Doug Shapley

Oct 5, 2017
3 min

Guess who's back...

For me there is always a sense of great anticipation in the autumn months whilst I await news of the arrival of wintering birds. Perhaps...

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Doug Shapley

Sep 17, 2017
2 min

Autumn Inspiration

Autumn is a great time of the year to get out into the countryside. Crisp days, colourful landscapes and great light make for a good time...

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Doug Shapley

Sep 11, 2017
2 min

Otters- Lochinver

So here it is, my first blog post. It certainly isn't the first time picking up the camera but it is the first time I have picked up the...

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