Came across this Grasshopper in my mum’s garden. This is probably an adult Common Field Grasshopper. As the name suggests … More
Author: Pete
I am semi-retired after a career in medical sciences. I now work from home doing independent research and consultancy amongst other things. One advantage of this is that I do have time to indulge my interests including birdwatching, natural history, steam trains and history particularly ancient history.
In the heat of the day
Keith and I had arranged to meet up in Gravesend last Friday and despite the predicted heat wave we decided … More
Green Tarn
I haven’t been to the Tarn for a few weeks, so was very surprised to find the west end completely … More
A Chislehurst Bear
When I was in Chislehurst last week I came across this bear. It is one of a collection of 35 … More
Where has all the water gone?
As I had an appointment yesterday in Chislehurst, I thought I would go and spend some time by the pond … More
Temple Church
Met with a friend from Texas last week and we went to explore the temple area of London. This area … More
Dorchester Brewery
The Dorchester brewery dates back to 1837 when Charles Eldridge bought the small Green Dragon brewery. The Eldridge family continued … More
Statues and Monuments: Robert Baden-Powell
On my recent trip to Dorset I visited Brownsea Island. It is probably most famous for the camp held in … More
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park
As well as being an excellent nature reserve, Tout Quarry on the Island of Portland is also home to a … More
Dorset Wildlife
A few days in Dorset, based in Dorchester, to look at the wonderful wildlife of this area Day 1: RSPB … More
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