The Elfin Oak stands in Kensington Gardens. The stump, which is from a 900 year old tree, came from Richmond … 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.
Naturelog: Thursday 5th Febraury
The morning started well with a pair of Song Thrushes in the garden. Thrush species other than Blackbird are winter … More
Naturelog: Wednesday 4th February
Off for a visit to the RSPB reserve at Rainham Marshes on the Thames estuary to the east of London. … More
Green Woodpecker comes to call
I can often hear the calls of the Green Woodpecker around the house, but this one decided to visit and … More
The Snow cometh!
Overnight we have had our first real snow of the winter in London and here are some photos of the … More
Great pictures from NASA
Game's over & so is #SupernovaSunday. We hope you enjoyed it! Crab Nebula: http://t.co/6laC4eiy4Y #SuperBowl #SB49 pic.twitter.com/nNdYHfIKJg — NASA (@NASA) … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Queen Victoria (Kensington Palace)
There are a number of Statues of Queen Victoria in London. This one stands just outside the grounds of Kensington … More
Naturelog: Thursday 29th January (2)
Some more pictures from the visit to Hyde Park and Regents Park last Thursday.
Naturelog: Thursday 29th January (1)
Keith and I had intended going to the London wetland centre, but following a brief discussion when we met up … More
Celsus Library
Ephesus is definately one of the places on my travel list
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