RWF Photography

20/11/2023

🐦✨ Meet the Common Kingfisher! 🌍🔍

Did you know about the enchanting world of the common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)? 🦜 Also known as the Eurasian kingfisher and river kingfisher, this small yet captivating bird boasts seven recognized subspecies across its wide distribution in Eurasia and North Africa. 🌐

🎨 Vibrant Appearance:
Spotting a common kingfisher is like discovering a hidden gem in nature! 🧡 With its sparrow-sized frame, short tail, and large head, this bird showcases a picturesque profile. The vibrant blue upperparts paired with contrasting orange underparts and a long bill make it a true feathered marvel. 🦚

🐟 Dive into its World:
Dining habits fit for royalty! 👑 The common kingfisher is a piscivore, meaning it feasts mainly on fish. Using its incredible diving skills, this bird plunges into water bodies to catch its prey. 🎣 Special visual adaptations give it an edge, allowing it to spot and track fish underwater with unmatched precision. 🕵️‍♂️

🌬️ Residency and Migration:
While many call its range home year-round, some common kingfishers embark on seasonal migrations. Why? To escape the freezing rivers in winter, seeking warmer abodes. Witnessing these journeys adds an extra layer of awe to their already fascinating lives. 🌬️❄️

🥚 Family Matters:
Family planning fit for royalty! 👑 The common kingfisher lays glossy white eggs in a nest strategically placed at the end of a burrow along a riverbank. 🏞️ This not only ensures a secure environment for the eggs but also aligns perfectly with their aquatic lifestyle. 🏰

👀 Join the Adventure:
Ready to dive into the world of the common kingfisher? 🌊✨ Explore the beauty of its plumage, the precision of its hunting techniques, and the marvel of its adaptations. 🤩🔭 Let's celebrate the incredible diversity of life on our planet together! 🌏👏

06/11/2023

HMS Montrose was the eighth of the sixteen-ship Type 23 or Duke class of frigates, of the Royal Navy, named after the Duke of Montrose. She was laid down in November 1989 by Yarrow Shipbuilders on the Clyde, and was launched on 31 July 1992 by Edith Rifkind (later Lady Rifkind), wife of (later Sir) Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Defence. She was commissioned into service in June 1994.

Having once been the flagship of the 6th Frigate Squadron, Montrose became part of the Devonport Flotilla, based in Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. In 2018, it was announced that Montrose would become the first Royal Navy frigate to be forward-deployed to the UK Naval Support Facility in Bahrain. The 2021 defence review announced that the ship would now be retired early, likely after her return to the U.K. from the Persian Gulf. She was deployed on maritime security operations in the Persian Gulf up to November 2022. On 5 January 2022 the frigate passed the 1,000-day milestone of days at sea and in November of that year departed the Persian Gulf to return to the U.K. ahead of her planned decommissioning, expected in spring 2023. She was subsequently decommissioned on 17 April 2023.

06/11/2023

Fort Gilkicker Development update 06/11/2023

16/10/2023

16/10/2023

Racton Monument (known locally as Racton Ruin) is a folly on a hill in Racton, West Sussex, England with views over Chichester Harbour and to the Isle of Wight.

It was commissioned by the 2nd Earl of Halifax, either as a summerhouse for the nearby Stansted Estate or so he could watch his merchant ships dock at the nearby port, Emsworth, on The Solent.

06/10/2023

25/09/2023

Lee Victory Festival With Portsmouth & Gosport History Lee Victory Festival

24/09/2023

Lee Victory Festival Lee Victory Festival The Catalina Society

16/07/2023

01/06/2023

Whipsnade Zoo ZSL is a zoo and safari park located at Whipsnade, near Dunstable in Bedfordshire, England.

The park covers 600 acres UK's largest zoo and one of Europe's largest wildlife conservation parks. It is home to 3,626 animals, many of which are endangered in the wild.

The majority of the animals are kept within sizeable enclosures; others, such as Peafowl, Patagonian Maras, and Red-necked Wallabies, roam freely around the park.

Best to view photos with a computer :)

09/05/2023

Fort Cumberland Guard

28/04/2023

I am pleased to announce that I'm back in the air 😍

Can anyone Guess where I flew this evening?

09/04/2023

Easter 2023 - I do love this time of year 😍

26/01/2023

Considering getting another drone, I previously owned a Mavic 2 Pro but with all the law changes, what would be the best option?

Does anyone know if the new Mini's have F STOP ranges as the Mavic 2 pro has? 🤔

05/12/2022

The Historic Ramparts 2022

The event held by The Portsmouth & Gosport History Group for their Second event of the year with over 1000+ visitors - 6 very professional dedicated Display areas was a fantastic event!

Krasniy Konserv Re-enactment Group
Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust
Sally Antiques
RK Living History
Wessex Archaeology
Portsmouth & Gosport History