Test Valley Wildlife

Test Valley Wildlife A showcase of wildlife images taken in Hampshire's beautiful Test Valley. I have lived in the village of Overton in Hampshire since 2011.

My name is Deb Heath - I am a primary school teacher by profession but recently have been spending most of my time as an enthusiastic wildlife photographer. I love being out in the country; if you are quiet and observant, you are rewarded with the many and beautiful sights that the English countryside has to offer.

A post for the technical photographers - Zoom lenses are great but if the subject gets too close, in this case the Muntj...
25/07/2026

A post for the technical photographers - Zoom lenses are great but if the subject gets too close, in this case the Muntjac doe was about 2m from me, then my 500mm lens at this range gives me no depth of field (the distance behind and in front of the subject that is in focus). Side on the picture is not too bad but when she turned to face me and I focussed on her head and eyes, the rest of the deer is out of focus. Nothing you can do - it's just the physics of the lenses but something to bear in mind.
It still makes for a nice picture and a it's a lovely experience when deer walk past this close.

Well this was a surprise - I haven't seen a Clouded Yellow butterfly for several years! They are an amazing colour, on ...
24/07/2026

Well this was a surprise - I haven't seen a Clouded Yellow butterfly for several years! They are an amazing colour, on both sides. They migrate from North Africa and Southern Europe. Some years we seen none, other years they come over in large numbers.

I can't resist a couple more images! Last ones - promise!!
22/07/2026

I can't resist a couple more images! Last ones - promise!!

My new favourite spot! This lovely Roe doe was feeding on the edge of the lavender early yesterday morning.
22/07/2026

My new favourite spot! This lovely Roe doe was feeding on the edge of the lavender early yesterday morning.

Guess what time I was up this morning!!
21/07/2026

Guess what time I was up this morning!!

Once the crops have been cut, the tastiest food can be found in the hedges
19/07/2026

Once the crops have been cut, the tastiest food can be found in the hedges

All set up and ready for the Overton Scarecrow Festival .
18/07/2026

All set up and ready for the Overton Scarecrow Festival .

I use a fixed 500mm lens on my Nikon Z9, it's great, until things come too close! - I managed to lean back and JUST get ...
17/07/2026

I use a fixed 500mm lens on my Nikon Z9, it's great, until things come too close! - I managed to lean back and JUST get the whole hare into my viewfinder!

This was a lovely surprise this morning!
17/07/2026

This was a lovely surprise this morning!

Lavender oil is primarily celebrated for its calming aroma, which can ease stress and improve sleep quality - it certain...
15/07/2026

Lavender oil is primarily celebrated for its calming aroma, which can ease stress and improve sleep quality - it certainly worked on this Roe buck!

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