The Great White Egret is an annual but scarce visitor to the UK averaging around 30 reports every year. It … 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: Sunday 26th October
A visit today to Bough Beech reservoir near Sevenoaks in Kent. On arriving and scanning the reservoir the first bird … More
Bluebell Railway (12): 3217 / 9017 Earl of Berkeley
Originally known as the ‘Duke of Cornwall’ Class these engines were designed to run on the Cornish lines of the … More
Naturelog: Thursday 23rd October
The day had begun well as walking to the station I sighted our local Grey wagtail on the roof of … More
LIttle Grebe
The Little Grebe is one of my favourite birds. It is found across the UK, but is generally absent from … More
Views of Vienna (2)
One of the great things about the city centre is that much of it was built around the same time … More
Naturelog: Tuesday 21st October
A bracing walk this morning on the patch as the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo blow through the UK. Needless to … More
Edward Jenner – The greatest man you might never have heard of
Originally posted on Stephen Liddell:
This morning I received my free Flu vaccination and a time when nearly all of us…
Views of Vienna (1)
Vienna is one of my favourite cities. It is not ahrd to imagine yourself transported back to the height of … More
Save Folkestone Harbour Railway Station
Originally posted on Loco Yard:
Folkestone Harbour Station is one of the most historically important stations in the country with it…
