My name is Andrew Hughes and
I am an arable farmer from North West Hampshire. UK. As well
as having a passion for Farming, I am passionate about the wildlife
and nature on my farm. I have had a very basic interest in photography
for many years but have only recently been able to acquire a
good camera and set of lenses. In the spring of 2010 whilst
taking many photographs around the farm I thought how wonderful
it would be to produce a photographic record of as much of the
flora and fauna as I could gather. So this is my record so far
and all images have been taken on the estate. Along with new
species, the current photographs will be gradually replaced
with better examples as and when they come along.
Ultimately, I am interested in monitoring population changes
from one year to the next on the 700 hectare farming estate
I manage. Also I wish to improve my knowledge of how my farm
husbandry methods affect the habitat and food sources of the
wildlife that share the estate.
I would like to acknowledge all the help I have received from
the many groups offering free wildlife advice over the recent
year. One group that have been extremely supportive and do invaluable
work are the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
More examples of
my photography can be seen at www.andrewhughesphotography.co.uk
and you are able to learn more about the estate I manage by
visiting www.trinley.co.uk