The Black-winged Stilt is a long-legged wading bird which normally breeds in the shallow lakes, marshes and ponds of the … 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.
New Year’s Greetings
Wishing you all a peaceful and prosperous New Year
Cattle Egret
A small Egret which used to be very rare in Britain, but whose numbers have increased over recent years along … More
Statues and Monuments: The Cordwainer
This statue of a cordwainer, by Alma Boyes, was unveiled in 2002 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cordwainer ward club. It … More
Naturelog: 26th December
Boxing day brought a sunny day and two unexpected visitors to the garden. The first was a single Long-tailed Tit, which … More
Christmas Greetings
I will not be posting on Monday or Tuesday so can I take this opportunity to wish you … More
London lights up for Christmas
After leaving Hyde Park, Keith and I made our way to the ‘West End’ area to photograph the Christmas decorations … More
Naturelog: 19th December
A pre-Christmas outing to central London with Keith. The morning’s target was to locate Little Owl in Hyde Park. I had … More
Peterborough Cathedral: Old Scarlett
Robert Scarlett was born in 1496 and became the gravedigger at Peterborough Cathedral. He lived to be 96 years old … More
Naturelog: 17th December
A trip to the Kent coast with Bexley RSPB Group on a misty and cold morning. As we approached the … More
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