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Month: April 2016

Marsh Marigold

This attractive spring flower is found at the edges of ponds and lakes, in marshes and other wet habitats. It … More

Marsh Marigold

How do your like the new hole?

The eye doesn’t always see. When Keith and I were watching the Kingfisher nest at the London Wetland Centre last … More

Kingfisher, London Wetland Centre

Tower of London (8): Ravens

  The legend goes that if there are fewer than 6 ravens living at the Tower then the country will … More

Raven, Tower of London

River Medway: Industrial Legacy

  The Medway estuary has long been a place of Industry. originally the saltmarsh islands were used for grain farming … More

River Medway

Naturelog: Sunday 3rd April

  Another very pleasant day and a chance to do some birdwatching from the water during a trip Keith and … More

Black-Tailed Godwits, Brent Goose, Common Seal, Mediterranean Gull, River Medway, Shag

A brief history of the Fertile Crescent 3000BCE – 570BCE (11)

  When Nebuchadrezzar died in 562 he was followed by his son Evil-Merodach but his reign was short. According to … More

History of the Fertile Crescent

Naturelog: Friday 1st April

A bright sunny day saw Keith and I off to the London Wetland Centre in search of summer migrants. On … More

common snipe, London Wetland Centre, Willow Warbler, Wren

Tower of London (7)

  The Bloody Tower is probably the most famous location within the Tower of London. It was built in the … More

Bloody Tower, Tower of London

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