Extract from Derek's last book reads

To my wife Patricia who stood by me while I pursued my bird watching escapades. Everyone who sponsored my previous books. Everyone who bought my previous books and hopefully this latest one. Jeremy Lowe for sponsoring this book. Everyone who helps to preserve our nature for my grandchildren. Janet and Neil, my children who will look after their mother when I have departed this world.

From his previous three books:-

My wife Patricia for her continuous understanding.

Nick Payne for his support over the years, who I tried to help in his football career, has now helped to finance something I've always wanted, my first book 'Seeing is Believing'

Mercer for his bird ringing and know-how.

All the people who phoned me about bird sightings.

Jonathan Bingham and Peter Gallagher two very helpful publication and printing people.

Robert Antell for his patience and understanding of graphic technology.

David Allan for his help and belief in my third publication.

My good friend, Mac who did all the type-setting, my sincere thanks

Cliff Reddick for featuring so admirably in these books.

John Penfold for his help and encouragement.

Charles Bransden and staff for their efforts to preserve nesting birds on the farm.

Ron Wells for introducing me to bird photography.

Bill Lowe for our early learning days in photography.

Old Jim for all his many stories, be them false or true.

Robert Brett & Sons Ltd for the use of their land, the pond on their farm they helped to create, plus the sponsorship to aid my hobby.

'Freda' my dog, I would just like to mention.

'Sammy' another dog I would like to mention.

All the kind people who helped to give me the confidence to attempt these books.

To Brian Singleton for all the text setting and his wonderful letter that prompted me to undertake the publication of "More Seeing is Believing".

Everyone who have purchased my books and those who hopefully buy more after studying this website, and Cliff Douthwaite who created the site.