Spring is almost here and its time to start the recording walks on the local patch. This year I am … 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.
A Guided Tour Inside The Houses Of Parliament
Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
The last year or so I have probably visited Parliament a dozen times but always from…
UK National Bird
Back in the 1960’s a poll found that the Robin was the UK favourite bird But now that 40 years … More
Where are you best suited to live?
Photo by Álfheiður Magnúsdóttir (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alf07/) Came across this brilliant quiz which matches your personality to the country most suited to … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Goddess of Nature
This statue by Simon Gudgeon overlooks the lake and the Diana memorial fountain in Hyde Park. It is inspired by … More
Naturelog: 13th March
Despite the date Keith and I head off for a day at the RSPB reserve at Cliffe. We start out … More
Naturelog: March 10th
The final day of our Suffolk trip and we travel west to the Wildfowl and Wetlands reserve at Welney. This … More
Naturelog: 8th March
As we left the converted farm where we were staying we flushed 2 Grey Partridge from the road-side. Grey Partridge … More
Naturelog:7th March
In the afternoon we visit the RSPB reserve at Minsmere. This is one of the premier birdwatching sites in the … More
Naturelog: 6th March
Sue and I are taking a long weekend break in Suffolk. On the way we stop off at Abberton reservoir … More
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