LANDSCAPES, WILDLIFE AND TRAVEL
I offer eight talks on landscapes, wildlife and travel, all intended to be of general interest to non-specialist audiences.
Each talk comprises approximately 130 high definition images and lasts approximately one hour. I bring my own digital projector.
The fee per talk is £100 plus travel charged from Avebury at 45p/mile. All my presentations are also available by video link using Zoom, at the same fee with no travel cost.
To book please contact me.
Robert Harvey BA ARPS EFIAP CEnv CSci MCIWEM
Secrets of the Wiltshire Landscape
Wide vistas of rolling downs, sweeping vales, diverse rivers and flower-studded meadows; Wiltshire is familiar and yet intriguing. Illustrated with atmospheric terrestrial and aerial photography, I show how five thousand years of human settlement have created the jewels in this magical landscape. more
Exploring Britain’s National Parks
From Dartmoor via the Pembrokeshire Coast to the Cairngorms, our 15 National Parks encompass Britain's most evocative and wildest landscapes. Spectacular photography of their mountains, tors, woodlands, lakes, waterfalls and wildlife reveals the distinctive character of each Park. more
Islands of the British Isles
The British Isles comprise over 4000 islands, of which 194 are inhabited. Many are quirky, spectacularly scenic and rich in unusual wildlife. Ranging from the semi-Mediterranean climate of the Channel Islands to sub-Arctic conditions in Shetland, this talk explores twelve of them. more
Butterfly Summer
Butterflies are amongst our best-loved wildlife but not all of Britain's species are easy to see. With insights into their lives and habitats, I recount travels across 15 counties to convey the delights - and occasional trials - of finding and photographing all 58 of our native butterfly species. more
Seven Wonders of the Natural World
Whilst the seven Ancient Wonders were all man-made, today’s World Heritage Sites include the masterworks of Nature. Jurassic Coast, Lake Malawi, Namib Sand Sea, Mount Kinabalu, Yellowstone, Pantanal and Galapagos are seven of the most spectacular wild places on earth. more
Understanding the Universe
Our perceptions of the Universe have changed enormously over the course of human history. Illustrated with stunning images of the night sky, this talk explains what we can deduce from historical records and prehistoric sites such as Stonehenge about the knowledge and astronomical interests of early civilisations. more
America’s Wild Places
Exploring contrasting National Parks, magnificent Tribal Parks and rarely visited wilderness, this talk ranges from the mountains of the Pacific North West to the deserts of Utah and Arizona. Experience the Grand Canyon at dawn and the extraordinary geysers of Yellowstone in winter. more
Africa: From Desert to Rainforest
Join me on a journey from the arid deserts of Namibia to the lush rainforests of Rwanda. Taking in several of Africa's most spectacular natural wonders, we will explore giant sand dunes, traverse great lakes, follow the Serengeti migration and search for endangered mountain gorillas. more