The hallmark of our Wild Nature Diary & Calendar is focused on the outstanding photographs chosen to represent each week in the natural world. As editor and publisher, the challenge of discovering the best nature images is a hugely rewarding task, with a wealth of fine original work to choose from, by the finest photographers in Britain. I search for images that reflect a commitment, a curiosity and passion to share individual insights and experiences from encounters with nature.
Many of these images are made through patience and alertness in situations of physical hardship, from the blasting icy wind of a mountain summit to the days crouching in a marshy woodland; moments captured through a respect and knowledge of fickle weather conditions; of a bird’s regular roost or an animal’s preferred feeding place.
This year’s collection of photographs aims to combine a sense of immersion in wild places and an openness of spirit, to engage with the surprising, fleeting, moving scenes that nature reveals.
With several new contributing photographers this year, we’d like to welcome and introduce their work and ethos through our new Meet the Photographer section. Also enjoy gaining an insight into the photographs and keep updated with our ‘Photo of the week’ page where each photographer shares background secrets of their craft.
The Little Owl Athene noctua is Britain’s smallest owl. The Little Owl was introduced to Britain in 1842. It is an unusual example of an introduced species which has neither died out, nor has it multiplied out of control. The Little Owl is now widespread despite historic control by gamekeepers who accused it of living entirely on game stocks. However, one of the earliest studies showed that the bulk of its diet was earthworms, insects, and small mammals, including some that are serious pests to the farmer. The Little owl is now protected like all our native owls.
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