One of the highlights of our trip to Norfolk were the Barn Owls in the fields behind the Cottage.
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.
Chatham Historic Dockyard
Keith and I made a visit recently to the Chatham Historic Dockyard in Kent. It is not exactly known when … More
Norfolk Skies (2)
Some more cloudscapes from our recent trip to Norfolk
Norfolk Skies (1)
Regular readers will know I have a fascination with skies. On our recent trip to Norfolk, the mixed weather … More
The pride of Formby
Today I was back up at Formby to join a guided walk to discover some of the Fungi that can … More
Fungi at Formby
Last week I visited Formby pinewoods to join an organised walk to discover fungi in the pinewoods. Our leader was … More
Faster than Sound
Last Saturday marked the 70th anniversary of first super-sonic flight. Charles ‘Chuck’ Yeager joined the US Army Airforce … More
Round Pound Appeal
From 15th October this year, the round £1coin will no longer be legal tender in the UK. I am sure … More
Norfolk Journey: Welney Whooper Swans
And so to the last day of our Norfolk Journey -for this year at least- and we find ourselves back … More
Norfolk Journey: St Margaret Hardley
St Margaret’s church, Hardley is located in the Norfolk Broads, an area located in the east of the county formed … More
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