The roof garden which sits on top of a building in Kensington High street is one of those amazing places … 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.
Eye to Eye contact
Who is going to blink first? This Egyptian Goose was determined to stare me out using a wall to make … More
Statues and Monuments: HMS Captain
HMS Captain was a unique ship. Built in 1869 she was a masted turret ship with dual propulsion systems. Her … More
Sunset over the reedbed
Statues and monuments: Thomas Fanshaw Middleton
Thomas Fanshaw Middleton was born in Derbyshire in 1769. he was educated at Christ’s hospital and Cambridge and was ordained … More
Watching me
This young Mute swan was playing it cool but clearly was watching everything I was doing.
Views of St Paul’s (5)
Everywhere you look is the most amazing art work.
Naturelog: Friday 13th November
A chance for a day’s birdwatching and so Keith and I head off for the London wetland centre – … More
Redpoll,
Originally posted on Radnor Bird Blog:
Another Mis morning, we had 5 visit the feeders but very early before good light although…
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