European Hornet

The invertebrate survey season is drawing to a close but still there are things to find. I had just recorded … More

Statues and Monuments: Temple Bar

The history of Temple Bar dates back to around 1290 when the City of London sought to regulate trade into … More

I wrote a week or so ago about the influx of Glossy Ibis’ into the UK in recent weeks. Last … More

Venturing to the Blackfen end of Eltham High street I found another of Eltham’s commemorative benches (see also https://petesfavouritethings.blog/2021/09/07/john-of-eltham/). This … More

Some pictures that Sue took of the moon a few days ago.

Exciting news over the weekend that a flock of 40+ Glossy Ibis were recorded in Cornwall. There have also been … More

The largest of our native grebes, it is a common sight on inland water. Easily identified by its orange and … More

The smallest of our native Grebes, it is found on many lakes and larger water bodies. it dives readily and … More