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Welcome to all things Wildlife, dedicated to describing, discovering and inspiring everyone about nature, the countryside and special places. all things Wildlife is an ever growing collection of articles, tutorials, guides, reviews and ramblings all with one thing in common...increasing our enjoyment of the countryside. Whether you want to find key species, visit amazing places, improve your wildlife photography or just enjoy your local walks more there is something for you.
Mouse, vole or rat?
A small brown creature scurries across your path or you might even enjoy a longer view of one under the bird feeders, but which of our rodent species is it, a mouse, a vole or a rat?
Invasion of the Exotic; the Ring-necked Parakeet
Colourful, gregarious and highly photogenic; what is there not to love about Ring-necked Parakeets?
Creating foreground blur
One of the questions I am often asked about my images is: “how do you get the foreground so blurry?”
In defence of brambles!
The bramble is a much maligned plant but throughout the year it is a vital part of the countryside
How I got the shot....Black Grouse
Always wondered how to create the perfect set for photographing Black Grouse? Oliver Smart talks through the journey to capture these magical birds and his favourite image of all time.
