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RSPB Middleton Lakes, Staffordshire, March 2024

I joined the RSPB and you should too!

Damien WalmsleyMar 9, 20243 min read

Situated in the Staffordshire countryside, RSPB Middleton Lakes are next door to the Aston Villa Bodymoor training ground.  The area around the lakes offer differing recreation activities with Kingsbury Water Park, Middleton…

Oozells Square, Birmingham, March, 2024

Early blossom brings colour to Oozells Square

Damien WalmsleyMar 8, 20242 min read

Oozells Square has featured on my blog over the years.  The appearance of the pink blossom on the trees heralds the start of spring in Birmingham. The square becomes a riot of…

University of Birmingham at Night, Edgbaston, March 2024

Night photography on the University of Birmingham campus

Damien WalmsleyMar 7, 20242 min read

This set of pictures features the University of Birmingham at night.  I was fortunate to be staying at the Edgbaston Park Hotel which is on campus.  After the conference dinner ended, I headed…

Starling murmuration, Redditch, February 2023

Watching and photographing a starling murmuration

Damien WalmsleyFeb 21, 20245 min read

The message went out.  “There is likely to be a starling murmuration on Sunday night.  The venue will be the roof of a shopping centre car park in Redditch, Worcestershire”.  This message was sent…

Borealis in the Bullring, Birmingham, February 2024

Borealis: bringing the northern lights to the Bullring in Birmingham

Damien WalmsleyFeb 14, 20244 min read

The Bullring centre is hosting a light show called Borealis for one week in February.  This production by the artist Dan Acher is on display every evening during the week.  With a mixture…

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Night photography on the University of Birmingham campus

Damien WalmsleyMar 7, 20242 min read
University of Birmingham at Night, Edgbaston, March 2024

This set of pictures features the University of Birmingham at night.  I was fortunate to be staying at the Edgbaston Park Hotel which is on campus.  After…

Watching and photographing a starling murmuration

Damien WalmsleyFeb 21, 20245 min read
Starling murmuration, Redditch, February 2023

The message went out.  “There is likely to be a starling murmuration on Sunday night.  The venue will be the roof of a shopping centre car park…

Borealis: bringing the northern lights to the Bullring in Birmingham

Damien WalmsleyFeb 14, 20244 min read
Borealis in the Bullring, Birmingham, February 2024

The Bullring centre is hosting a light show called Borealis for one week in February.  This production by the artist Dan Acher is on display every…

An update on the Ringway centre

Damien WalmsleyFeb 9, 20243 min read
The Ringway Centre, update February 2024

The decision has been made to demolish the Ringway Centre.  Birmingham council’s planning committee reconfirmed the approval of the planning application by the Commercial Estates Group to…

My poppy photograph in IGPOTY 2024

Damien WalmsleyFeb 4, 20243 min read
Poppy Fields, Leamington Spa, 2021

The Leamington Spa poppy field sprung up in June 2021.  At the time I was just so happy that the field was near to home.  I remember…

Exploring the Northern path of Draycote Water

Damien WalmsleyFeb 3, 20243 min read
Draycote Water, January 2024

My previous visits to Draycote water have focussed on the visitor centre and watching the sailing club activity on the water. The reservoir has many…