My interest in Natural History began later in life than for many Wharfedale Naturalists. It was only after retiring from academia, some years ago, that I seriously engaged with the subject, along with the complementary discipline of wildlife photography. My primary interest lies in trying to understand the behaviours and environmental needs of local birds and mammals (not necessarily in that order). I sometimes venture as far as the wilds of the surrounding moorland, but the river Wharfe has held a particular fascination for me: Otters, Dippers, Kingfishers, Herons and much more.