Paul Cross Photography

     Link - Website Blog With More Images I spent a wonderful day at Warnham Local Nature Reserve on 13th July 2025, surrounded by the sights and sounds of summer in full swing. 🌿 During my visit, I had the pleasure of spotting and photographing the Green-Veined White butterfly. These delicate creatures are often overlooked, but I find them truly captivating. I was lucky enough to capture shots of one both in graceful flight and resting on vibrant flowers, showcasing their subtle beauty up close. 🦋 Butterfly photography can be a challenge — timing, focus, and patience all come into play — but moments like these make it incredibly rewarding. The Green-Veined White, with its understated elegance, reminded me why I love spending time in nature, camera in hand. I’ve shared a selection of my favourite shots from the day, and I’d love to hear which one catches your eye! #GreenVeinedWhite #WarnhamLocalNatureReserve #ButterflyPhotography #NatureMoments #UKWildlife #InsectsInFli...

     Link - Website Blog With More Images On 13th July 2025, I was fortunate enough to witness something truly special at Warnham Local Nature Reserve — a Gasteruptiidae in flight! These fascinating wasp-like insects are instantly recognizable by their slender bodies and remarkably long ovipositors. Watching one hover and maneuver mid-air is a captivating sight, and it’s not often you get the chance to photograph them in action. Capturing these insects on camera is no easy task. Their quick movements and delicate frames make them a real challenge to photograph, but I managed to snap a few frames that I’m really pleased with. It’s moments like these that remind me why I love wildlife photography — the thrill of patience, observation, and timing all coming together in a single shot. I’d love to hear what you think of the images. Have you ever spotted a Gasteruptiidae, or had a similar experience photographing elusive insects? Share your thoughts and experiences — it’s alway...

     Link - Website Blog With More Images On the morning of 13th July, I spent some quiet time exploring Warnham Local Nature Reserve, a place that never fails to inspire with its natural beauty. While wandering through the meadows and wildflowers, I was lucky enough to capture a Honey Bee in mid-flight. 🐝✨ Watching these tiny creatures is always a marvel. Their speed and agility make photographing them a real challenge, but the reward is worth every attempt. There’s something magical about freezing a moment in time where a Honey Bee hovers, wings blurred, yet every detail of its body is sharp and alive. Moments like this remind me why I love macro photography and spending time in nature — it’s in these fleeting glimpses that the smallest details of the natural world come alive. If you enjoy observing wildlife up close, Warnham Local Nature Reserve is the perfect spot to slow down, watch, and capture these incredible moments.

     Link - Website Blog With More Images On 13th July 2025, I had the pleasure of spotting an incredible hummingbird hawk-moth at Warnham Local Nature Reserve. These fascinating little visitors never fail to capture the imagination with their rapid wing beats, delicate beauty, and unique hovering abilities that almost make them look like tiny hummingbirds in flight. Watching this tiny marvel of nature reminded me once again just how amazing the natural world can be. From its intricate patterns to its remarkable agility, every detail is a testament to the wonders of wildlife that surround us—even in our local reserves. Warnham LNR continues to be a fantastic spot for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike. Encounters like these serve as a gentle reminder to slow down, observe, and appreciate the small but extraordinary creatures that share our environment. Have you spotted any fascinating visitors at your local nature reserve recently?

     Link - Website Blog With More Images On the morning of July 13th, 2025, I spent a few peaceful hours at Ifield Mill Pond, surrounded by a soft blanket of mist. There’s something magical about early mornings like this—the quiet atmosphere, the muted light, and the way the fog drifts across the water, making every bird sighting feel like a moment suspended in time. The pond was alive with activity. A coot paddled gracefully through the still water, while a great crested grebe added a touch of elegance with its striking plumage. Not far away, a greylag goose glided silently through the fog, its movements almost ghostlike in the morning haze. Other familiar faces joined the scene: the ever-present mallard duck, a female mandarin duck showing off her subtle but stunning colours, and a mute swan drifting serenely across the water. Overhead, a swift darted back and forth, a reminder of the energy and life always buzzing above the calm surface. Each visit to Ifield Mill Pond...

Link - Website Blog With More Images Some days in wildlife photography, everything comes together in a single, fleeting moment. During a quiet morning visit to Ifield Mill Pond, I was fortunate enough to witness and capture one of nature’s most spectacular displays – a Common Tern diving for fish. These elegant birds are a joy to watch, with their slender wings and graceful flight patterns. What makes them truly special, though, is the speed and accuracy with which they hunt. In a matter of seconds, this tern spotted its prey from above, folded its wings, and plunged headfirst into the water. Moments later, it emerged victorious – a shimmering fish clutched tightly in its beak. As a photographer, it’s always thrilling to freeze such a fast, precise movement in a single frame. Encounters like these remind me why I spend so many early mornings by the water’s edge, waiting patiently for that perfect shot. Ifield Mill Pond continues to be a fantastic location for birdwatching and photograp...