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Instagram takeover: Denise Herrington

Chris Hitchings

主播大秀 Springwatch Digital Team

This weekend, for the first time ever, we're handing over control of the @主播大秀Springwatch Instagram account to nature photographer Denise Herrington.

We asked her a few questions about herself and her love of the UK's wildlife. 

Chris: Tell us a bit about yourself

Denise: Firstly, you'll find me on Instagram at . I live in South Yorkshire, and my main hobby is wildlife and nature photography. I especially enjoy taking photos of birds. What I love most is being out and about, taking photos and at home in my garden.

C: What is your garden like? 

D: My garden is a normal back garden really. It has trees toward the back and plenty of shrubs, plants and flowers (great habitats for wildlife!) I've got a variety of nest boxes and feeders to attract the birds in, too. 

 

Instagrammer @Deeneesee1 is taking over the @主播大秀Springwatch account for the weekend

C: Have you always been passionate about wildlife photography, or are you quite new to it? 

D: I started photographing birds and wildlife/nature last October when I first got my camera. A friendly robin who let me get quite close and patiently posed while I took his photo was the start of it all. From there I've started taking photos more regularly and posting them on my Instagram account. 

C: Where are your favourite locations to take photographs in? 

D: I photograph them pretty much everywhere I go. In the garden, and when I'm out walking. I don't go out without my camera, you never know what you might see!

A song thrush, captured by @Deeneesee1

C: Tell us about your passion for nature photography, what drives it? 

D: When I looked at the first few photos I took of the robin, I was surprised to see how detailed his feathers were. You can capture more in a photo than you can see with naked eye, that's why I love nature photography.

C: Finally, what you’re looking forward to most in the next series of Springwatch? 

D: Everything! It's great. Always a good watch.

I want my photos featured for an Instagram takeover, what do I need to do? 

Whether you're into blackbirds or badgers, foxes or firecrests, we're keen to hear from nature photographers. You'll need to be able to take good quality photos of wildlife that's native to the British Isles. You don't need to have expensive or proffessional photography equipment, just a real passion and a good eye for a great photo. 

You can get in touch with the team by sending us a message through Instagram - you'll find us at . Unfortunatley, due to the number of requests we recieve we won't be able to respond to every one. We'll be featuring a new nature photographer every week so keep your eyes peeled. 

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