Wildlife Variety at RSPB Pulborough Brooks – Insects and a House Martin

Welcome to my wildlife photography journal! RSPB Pulborough Brooks is always an interesting place to spend time with a camera, with a wide variety of wildlife to discover across the reserve. On 22nd August 2026, I spent some time there photographing a great mix of subjects, from insects close to the ground to birds moving through the skies above.

There was plenty of insect activity during my visit, giving me the opportunity to photograph several different species. A Bee Wolf, Common Carder Bumblebee, Large White, Long Hoverfly and Red Admiral all provided their own photographic challenges. The smaller details of the bees and hoverfly required a very different approach to photographing the colourful patterns of the Large White and Red Admiral.

I also had the chance to photograph a House Martin as it moved around the reserve. After spending time concentrating on much smaller and slower-moving subjects, photographing a bird constantly changing direction in flight provided a completely different challenge. It was a good reminder of just how varied a day of wildlife photography can be.

One of the things I enjoy about visiting RSPB Pulborough Brooks is never quite knowing what you might find. While the larger and more obvious wildlife can naturally attract your attention, taking the time to look around can reveal plenty of smaller subjects and interesting behaviour that might otherwise be overlooked.

It was a great selection of wildlife from a single visit, and another reminder that there is always something worth photographing when you slow down and take notice of what is happening around you.

Thanks for reading! Be sure to explore my other wildlife adventures and photography from RSPB Pulborough Brooks and beyond. Every visit brings something different, and I look forward to sharing more moments from the field soon.