I would like to learn about the UK countryside, birds, trees etc. Does anyone know a dedicated website with illustrations/pics & details. I could use the library but i have the world at my fingertips right here in front of me, problem is finding what i want, google is not always helpful.
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http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/
http://www.snh.gov.uk/
Probably be Welsh and Irish equivalents etc. of those, but Google does not easily throw up good links.
BTW, SNH will send you out a free quarterly booklet - the photography in it is excellent.
http://www.snh.gov.uk/
Probably be Welsh and Irish equivalents etc. of those, but Google does not easily throw up good links.
BTW, SNH will send you out a free quarterly booklet - the photography in it is excellent.
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www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk
but don't upload photo's unless you are happy with assigning them non exclusive use
but don't upload photo's unless you are happy with assigning them non exclusive use
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Get the relevant I-Spy book (Birds, Trees, Nature etc) and go for a walk in the countryside:
http://www.ispymichelin.com/
You can't really absorb and understand nature from behind a keyboard. You need to get out and experience it.
If you are just starting to learn, I'd recommend leaving your camera behind at first; it'll distract you. Walk at a medium pace and be aware of everything going on around you- sights, sounds and smells are equally important.
Ignore the myth that I-Spy books are for kids. They are a brilliant starters learning tool!
http://www.ispymichelin.com/
You can't really absorb and understand nature from behind a keyboard. You need to get out and experience it.
If you are just starting to learn, I'd recommend leaving your camera behind at first; it'll distract you. Walk at a medium pace and be aware of everything going on around you- sights, sounds and smells are equally important.
Ignore the myth that I-Spy books are for kids. They are a brilliant starters learning tool!
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I second all of that!
I used to run twice yearly I-Spy Cub Scout camps, they were always over suscribed and the Parents loved it as much as the kids! (sometimes more).
Am not new the countryside, i just dont know what i am looking 
I do go for walkabouts (& cyclabouts, ha! is that a new word?) but it's usually within 5 mile, & about 12 mile on my bike.
I will get that I-Spy book, looks like just what i need. Looked on Ebay & there are more of those I-Spy books of various themes, look into those also.
I do have problems absorbing any kind of info, i am finding it very hard to absord photography but i know i will eventually learn enough to get some decent photos.
Here are a few of my very first:
http://fukuvm3.webspace.virginmedia.com/picpage/index.html
Thankyou all for your very helpful replies
I do go for walkabouts (& cyclabouts, ha! is that a new word?) but it's usually within 5 mile, & about 12 mile on my bike.
I will get that I-Spy book, looks like just what i need. Looked on Ebay & there are more of those I-Spy books of various themes, look into those also.
I do have problems absorbing any kind of info, i am finding it very hard to absord photography but i know i will eventually learn enough to get some decent photos.
Here are a few of my very first:
http://fukuvm3.webspace.virginmedia.com/picpage/index.html
Thankyou all for your very helpful replies
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wales is countryside council for wales www.ccw.gov.uk , I dunno what NI is
also check out RSPB and your local wildlife trust
they are just what i want.