Stories from the Moors: The Good, The Bad, The Fluffy
Sharing some of my personal experiences and stories from the moors of ground nesting birds, their parenting skills and what I have learnt along the way!
Emily Graham
I grew up and live in the North Pennines. I'm passionate about wildlife conservation and documenting my travels as photo stories.
The Countryside Needs Commercial Shoots, but They Must Adapt
We all know commercial shooting is often one of the Achilles heels of the shooting debate but why do they need to survive, who do they help, what benefit do they bring and how do they need to adjust?
The Silent Impact of Disturbance on Ground Nesting Birds
Disturbance is often talked about but has not really been researched. Where is the fine line between allowing people to roam the moorlands and managing disturbance of our red and amber listed birds.
Engaging with others: The Key to Conservation Success
Today I reflect on the need to share this time of year in the hope of eliciting affection for these wild places and therefore a desire to see them survive along with their communities.
Witness the Spectacle: Black Grouse Lekking Video & Photos
Sharing my latest lekking experience - one of Britain's best natural spectacles!
Complicated Conservation: Dilemmas in Upland Photography and Wildlife
It is nearly my favourite time of year on the fells but do others really care about Britain's ailing wildlife? Is shooting the answer to saving many of our declining species?
Finding Purpose in Winter: How Picking Up on Shoots Banished my Blues
The mental health journey of a picker-upper…
The Secret World of Picker Uppers: Behind the Scenes of a Serious Job
What is picking up? many think it is just a jolly day out with your dogs but this is a serious job on any shoot day - learn all about the art of picking up.
Amazonian Adventure - Peacock Bass In The Heart of the Rainforest
From piranhas to tapirs, macaws to howler monkeys... and of course lots of fishing! Learn all about my recent trip to the Amazon.
The seasons of Grouse
A photo log of a year spent on the moors with grouse, explaining some of their behaviours and why these are such incredible birds photograph and learn about.
The price of Atlantic Salmon
Salmon farming continues to play a dominant role in the demise of the Atlantic salmon and Iceland is the new frontier for a fresh wave of damaging sea-lice and escapees but do Iceland’s salmon fishers have their house in order to challenge Government
Exploring the Uplands: Why Moorlands Matter
Focusing not just on the shooting season but the whole year on the moors, the lives it affects, the wildlife that visits and depend on the uplands. Why do moorlands really matter?