James McCallum
@jamesrmccallum1.bsky.social
www.jamesmccallum.co.uk
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Pink-footed Geese arriving at dawn, North Norfolk - framed ready for my exhibition this weekend. Painted in sub-zero conditions and ice crystals have left their own marks in the watercolour washes
November 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Pink-footed Geese arriving at dawn, North Norfolk - framed ready for my exhibition this weekend. Painted in sub-zero conditions and ice crystals have left their own marks in the watercolour washes
Shore Larks - Holkham Bay. Framed ready for my forthcoming show
November 7, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Shore Larks - Holkham Bay. Framed ready for my forthcoming show
Reposted by James McCallum
Details of my annual exhibition
October 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Details of my annual exhibition
Details of my annual exhibition
October 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Details of my annual exhibition
Young Red-backed Shrike with Devil's Coach Horse. These beetles can eject foul smelling liquid to deter predators but in this case the shrike simply removed the head then swallowed it. Thornham 29th August
September 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Young Red-backed Shrike with Devil's Coach Horse. These beetles can eject foul smelling liquid to deter predators but in this case the shrike simply removed the head then swallowed it. Thornham 29th August
Fabulous exhibition of the personal art collection of the late, great Robert Gillmor opened today at www.birdscapes.co.uk Glandford, Norfolk.
(image Tawny Owls by Eric Ennion)
(image Tawny Owls by Eric Ennion)
July 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Fabulous exhibition of the personal art collection of the late, great Robert Gillmor opened today at www.birdscapes.co.uk Glandford, Norfolk.
(image Tawny Owls by Eric Ennion)
(image Tawny Owls by Eric Ennion)
Hares becoming active in the late evening - field sketch
July 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Hares becoming active in the late evening - field sketch
Hares grooming and feeding - late evening field painting
July 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Hares grooming and feeding - late evening field painting
Pinkfeet leaving Nigg Bay, Cromarty Firth at dawn. Wonderful to see the flocks against the backdrop of the snow-capped peaks of Ben Wyvis - quite a contrast to the familiar open landscape of North Norfolk
April 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Pinkfeet leaving Nigg Bay, Cromarty Firth at dawn. Wonderful to see the flocks against the backdrop of the snow-capped peaks of Ben Wyvis - quite a contrast to the familiar open landscape of North Norfolk
Pinkfeet near Dunbeath, Caithness. Interesting to see the geese feeding in sheep fields and in much smaller flocks than I'm used to in Norfolk. These Pinkfeet dropping in to feed with a small group of Greylags.
April 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Pinkfeet near Dunbeath, Caithness. Interesting to see the geese feeding in sheep fields and in much smaller flocks than I'm used to in Norfolk. These Pinkfeet dropping in to feed with a small group of Greylags.
Preening Velvets and White-winged Scoter painted on the Fife coast. Good views were hard earned and away from the structure, bill colour and extensive white eye markings I was taken by the copper flank colour. This colour would glow surprisingly bright in the evening sunshine.
April 2, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Preening Velvets and White-winged Scoter painted on the Fife coast. Good views were hard earned and away from the structure, bill colour and extensive white eye markings I was taken by the copper flank colour. This colour would glow surprisingly bright in the evening sunshine.
Velvet Scoters swimming against the tide painted near Leven, Fife. Among them a drake White-winged Scoter from America. A new species for me and one of three I saw in the Firth of Forth. Handsome birds and nice to contrast the two species feeding alongside each other.
April 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Velvet Scoters swimming against the tide painted near Leven, Fife. Among them a drake White-winged Scoter from America. A new species for me and one of three I saw in the Firth of Forth. Handsome birds and nice to contrast the two species feeding alongside each other.
First visit to Scotland for many years mainly looking at sea duck and following the Pinkfeet north. Fantastic to see flocks of Velvet Scoters with over half being adult drakes - a plumage I've hardly ever seen in Norfolk and generally not close either. Beautiful birds.
March 31, 2025 at 8:24 AM
First visit to Scotland for many years mainly looking at sea duck and following the Pinkfeet north. Fantastic to see flocks of Velvet Scoters with over half being adult drakes - a plumage I've hardly ever seen in Norfolk and generally not close either. Beautiful birds.
Shorelarks - sand bathing, preening, stretching and scratching. Nice to see a rare burst of sunshine this afternoon
February 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Shorelarks - sand bathing, preening, stretching and scratching. Nice to see a rare burst of sunshine this afternoon
Shorelarks in Holkham Bay. Not been to see them for a couple of years so really enjoyed spending some time watching and painting them. The fenced off area works really well in giving them an undisturbed feeding area in what is a busy place for people
February 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Shorelarks in Holkham Bay. Not been to see them for a couple of years so really enjoyed spending some time watching and painting them. The fenced off area works really well in giving them an undisturbed feeding area in what is a busy place for people
Lesser White-fronted Geese field painting. The flock of of 24 birds from the Swedish reintroduction scheme have been a real delight. First time I've seen and heard a flock of this attractive species in a wild setting
January 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Lesser White-fronted Geese field painting. The flock of of 24 birds from the Swedish reintroduction scheme have been a real delight. First time I've seen and heard a flock of this attractive species in a wild setting
Pinkfeet arriving at dawn. Paint freezing solid soon after painting the landscape. Had to wait until the sun came up to thaw out the paint before completing the picture
January 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Pinkfeet arriving at dawn. Paint freezing solid soon after painting the landscape. Had to wait until the sun came up to thaw out the paint before completing the picture
Happy Christnas and best wishes for 2025
December 25, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Happy Christnas and best wishes for 2025
Thanks to all for making it such an enjoyable, well-attended and successful exhibition.
'Woodcock and thrushes during heavy snow'
'Woodcock and thrushes during heavy snow'
November 30, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Thanks to all for making it such an enjoyable, well-attended and successful exhibition.
'Woodcock and thrushes during heavy snow'
'Woodcock and thrushes during heavy snow'
Last weekend of my annual show. 70 original watercolours on show plus books and prints.
November 23, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Last weekend of my annual show. 70 original watercolours on show plus books and prints.
Red-breasted Goose whiffling amongst a group of landing Brent Geese. Painted in the field at Cley, Norfolk earlier this year and now framed ready for my exhibition
November 20, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Red-breasted Goose whiffling amongst a group of landing Brent Geese. Painted in the field at Cley, Norfolk earlier this year and now framed ready for my exhibition
Details of my current exhibition
November 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Details of my current exhibition