Paul Hobson

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Freelance Photographer at Derbyshire Life and Countryside

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Sheffield orchid show and exotic plant fair

1 month ago | thestar.co.uk | Paul Hobson

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowJoin us to enjoy a fantastic display of amazing orchids and exotic plants on Saturday March 1 at St John's Church Hall, Abbeydale Road South, S17 3LE. We are having our annual show this Saturday, March 1. Entrance costs £5 and we are open from 10am to 3.30pm. The show will host a fantastic display of amazing flowering orchids from some of the best orchid societies in Britain.
Peak District National Park to move to zero emissions by 2040

Jan 9, 2025 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Paul Hobson

Climate change has steadily moved up the environmental, political and social agenda in the past four decades. Today, virtually everyone accepts that the consequences of our past reliance on fossil fuels will have serious effects on us as a species and our wildlife. However, it is refreshing to witness myriad initiatives, many being led by the United Nation’s Race to Zero pledge, which are attempting to reduce the worst effects that climate change might bring.
The quest to bring our marsh and willow tits back from the brink

Oct 11, 2024 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Paul Hobson

Almost everybody is familiar with the ubiquitous blue tit and great tit, colourful woodland birds which have adapted to live cheek by jowl alongside us in our towns and gardens. However, the tribe they belong to, the genus Parus, contains a number of other birds which are far less familiar, such as the marsh and willow tit. Both these species are relatively dull in colour, having black caps with pale fawn coloured breasts, and, because they rarely frequent gardens, are seldom seen.
Where can I spot migratory swift birds in Derbyshire?

Aug 10, 2024 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Paul Hobson

Few birds have fired the public’s imagination more in the past few years than swifts. These incredible transcontinental travellers scythe through the air, screaming above towns and villages across Derbyshire for a brief three-month visit to breed every summer. Unfortunately, their numbers have taken a drastic downturn in the past few decades, which has been the impetus to galvanise a range of fantastic projects across the county.
Discover the Japanese practice of forest bathing in Derbyshire

Jul 18, 2024 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Paul Hobson

Throughout our lives we all experience periods of stress. This could be due to factors such as the pressure of work, taking an exam, the death of a relative or close friend, the credit crunch, being bullied or moving house. It is not always a bad thing, but prolonged exposure to extreme stress is definitely bad for your health. Many of us have our own ways of dealing with it, but many don't, and stress-related health issues are on the rise.
The Derbyshire butterflies that you can look out for as spring approaches

Feb 9, 2024 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Paul Hobson

In my youth, one issue which always created a conversation was phenology, though the vast majority of people engaging in the chat had no idea what the term meant. The stimulus for all the brief discussions was 'the first', and people usually heard about it on the news. Today, perhaps because our world is far more complicated, 'the first' is sadly absent from the papers and TV.
How birds navigate the difficult months of winter

Dec 8, 2023 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Paul Hobson

As autumn morphs into winter, bands of marauding thrushes, like the Vikings a thousand years ago, battle against the gales of the North Sea and arrive in Britain. And, like the Vikings, they are here to plunder our rich resources. When we lament the state of our weather (outside, of course, the justifiable concerns such as the recent floods) we often don't realise just what it is like a few hundred miles away in northern Europe.
Why do birds migrate each year, and what paths do they take?

Oct 13, 2023 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Paul Hobson

Why do birds migrate each year, what paths do they take and what opportunities exist in our county to catch magnificent birds in flight as part of their astounding and long journeys? Paul is on hand to answer all these questions. One of the most exciting aspects of wildlife watching in Derbyshire is witnessing the response of our birds to the changing seasons.
The Senator Group Unveils The Ultimate Gaming Chair: 'Si1' From Sybr - Engineered For Esports Excellence

Oct 3, 2023 | einpresswire.com | Paul Hobson

Sybr The Official Chair Partner of Excel EsportsThe Senator Group, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of commercial furniture, announces the debut of its 'Si1' gaming chair under its SYBR brand.
The coastal bird that can be seen in landlocked Derbyshire

Aug 4, 2023 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Paul Hobson

This connection to our past was brought home to me recently when I took a stroll along a fogbound track bordering the River Trent. As I peered through the dense mist I realised my ears were far more effective than my eyes and, because I was spending so much time looking down to make sure I didn't slip into the river, I was, as a birdwatcher, not really spotting anything. Suddenly, as I gingerly walked on, the air was punctured by a loud, penetrating 'klee, klee, klee' from a flying bird.