My Websites
Since graduating with a first class degree in BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Countryside Conservation in June 2007 I have been working on a number of internet projects:
Birdnerd.co.uk
This website has been online since mid July 2007, but has not yet been promoted across the internet as it requires more content. The aim is to create a directory of local birdwatching patches; most birdwatchers have a local birdwatching patch, but these sites remain unknown to most - hopefully this website can begin to change that.
DartfordWaffler.co.uk
This is my online wildlife and birdwatching diary. This blog has been running since January 2007 when it began on a blogger free site; I transferred the blog to this domain name on 28th July 2007.
thaibirding.com
This website has been running since September 2006 and receives between 200-300 visitors daily. It provides free information, news, trip reports, checklists and maps on birdwatching in Thailand. The website makes a little money from Google adverts, Amazon referrals and Bucks4banners.
BookReviewBlog.co.uk
I started this blog in September 2007 and here I am attempting to write short reviews on all the books in my extensive collection. This blog is frequently updated.
GuideToAliens.co.uk
This website went online on 12th November 2007 and contains a number of cartoon aliens presented in the fashion of an identification guide with some humourous text.
I have also created a number of pages on other websites; here is a list of them:
Squidoo.com
10 Great Mel Gibson Movies - Video clips of ten of Mel Gibson’s best movies.
10 Memorable Eurovision Songs - Videos of some of the most meorable performances.
10 Quick Book Reviews - Ten short reviews on some good books, some indifferent books and one terrible one.
10 Memorable Things to See/Do in Bangkok - Alternative experiences in Bangkok.
10 Wonderful Bird Video Clips - Some video clips showcasing amazing examples of bird behaviour.
Adopt a Wild Animal for Conservation - Help conservation charities by adopting an animal.
Asia Birdwatching Websites - Information on Asian birding websites.
Asterix Books by Goscinny & Uderzo - Information on all the 33 Asterix books.
Asterix The Gaul - The Characters - Information on many of the classic Asterix characters.
Authors - Send Me Your Book For Review - An invitation for authors to get the book reviewed and featured on book review blog and this squidoo page.
Bangkok Photo Album - Some of my photos from around Bangkok.
Binoculars, Telescopes and Other Birdwatching Equipment That I Use - My birdwatching equipment, stuff that I can recommend.
Birdwatching in Britain - My Favourite Birds - Information on my favourite British species.
Birdwatching in Inida - My Favourite Birds - Information on my favourite Indian species.
Birdwatching in Thailand - My Favourite Birds - Information on some of my favourite Thai species.
Birdwatching in Thailand - where to watch birds in Thailand - Notes on birdwatching sites in Thailand.
Birdwatching in Thailand Website - The aims and purpose of my website.
Birdwatching Tips, Tricks, Techniques and Secrets. - Birdwatching ideas.
Blogging and Digital Cameras - My thoughts on the use of digital cameras and blogs.
Book Review Blog - Information on my book website.
Chiang Rai Guesthouse: Bread & Butter Cottage - Information on accommodation in Chiang Saen, Thailand.
Dr Seuss: The Top 5 Books - My top 5 Dr Seuss books.
ESL Story Writing - A step by step guide on how to get elementary language students to write stories.
ESL Lessons: Using Food Chains in Language Teaching - An artcile explaining how food chains, food webs and food pyramids can be used in language teaching.
Fifth Element Movie Clips - Video clips from the movie The Fifth Element.
Free Printable Animal Card Game - 40 printable cards to create an animal fact based trump card game.
Great Gifts for Bird Lovers - A selection of gifts appropriate for bird lovers.
Green Eggs and Ham - About the fantastic Dr Suess book.
Helm Bird Identification Guides - The complete collection of these excellent bird identification books.
How to be a Good Birdwatcher - Tips on birdwatching.
How to Create Free Thumbnail Galleries - Details of the Shareapic website and how to monetise your photos.
How to Make Quality Flashcards for use in Classroom Teaching - Tips on making flashcards.
How to Make Thai Green Curry -A recipe for this classic Thai dish.
How to Recycle Envelopes Using Sticky Labels - Links to 25 charitable suppliers of envelope recycling labels.
How to Use the Skytrain in Bangkok - A step by step guide.
Lopburi; City of Temples and Monkeys - All about the city of Lopburi in central Thailand.
Methane is a Greenhouse Gas - Information on the problems involved with increasing methane levels in the atmosphere.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail: Videos and Merchandise - Many scenes from this hilarious movie, plus associated products.
My Top Ten Books - Fiction - A list of my favourite books.
My Top Ten Movies - A list of my favourite movies.
Nick Upton Lensography - A collection of all my Squidoo lenses.
Olive-backed Sunbirds - All about the sunbirds that feed in my yard.
Royalty Free Animal Coloring Pages to Print - A collection of animal coloring pages which are free to print.
Royalty Free Bird Clip Art - A selection of royalty free clpart of birds that I made.
Royalty Free Photos - Bangkok - A large number of photos from Bangkok free to use without royalties.
Royalty Free Photos - Buildings - A large number of photos of buildings free to use without royalties.
Royalty Free Photos - Butterflies - A large number of butterfly photos free to use without royalties.
Royalty Free Photos - Dragonflies and Damselflies - Dragonfly and Damselfly photos for use royalty free.
Royalty Free Photos - Flowers - A large number of flower photos for use royalty free.
Royalty Free Photos on Squidoo - A collection of lenses which provide royalty free photos.
Save the Rainforests - Links to organisations that sell small areas of rainforest in order to protect them.
Star Wars Lensography - A list of all the best Star Wars lenses on squidoo.com.
Squidoo Security Words Defined - Fabricated definitions for silly squidoo words.
The Best Movie Battle Scenes of All Time - Video clips showing the best movie battle scenes.
Ten Great Comedy Movies - Video clips of 10 classic comedies.
Ten Great War Movies - Video clips of 10 excellent war movies.
The Life of Birds - Information about the fantastic BBC Television series.
The Sneetches by Dr Suess - All about this superb Dr Suess book.
The Twits by Roald Dahl - All about this classic children’s book.
Hubpages.com
10 Great Movies - Brief Outlines for 10 Great Movies.
Birdwatching in Thailand - Some information on where to watch birds in Thailand.
Charity Animal Adoptions -Some charities who offer animal adoptions as a way to support conservation.
How to Make Flashcards for Use in the Classroom - It’s an Art Form! - Notes on how to make flashcards.
Royalty - An article on some of the world’s stranger monarchs.
Launchtags.com
Earn £75 per month with Matched - How to make money on the internet.
