The largest of the UK Grebes, this species was almost hunted to extinction in the Uk as a source of … 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.
Orion Nebula
I always return to the Orion Nebula as it is one of may favourite targets. Its just so beautiful!
Mary Rose (5): The Master Gunner
The Master Gunner was in charge of all guns, shot and gunpowder on the ship. He was also responsible for … More
The Lyrid meteor shower
This past week it has been possible to observe the Lyrid meteor shower. Unfortunately there was too much light where … More
Abbotsbury Swannery
Abbotsbury Swannery near Weymouth in Dorset is unique in being the only managed nesting colony of Mute Swans in the … More
Naturelog: Saturday 26th April
Off to visit Fingrinhoe Wick today with RSPB group. This is an Essex Wildlife Trust reserve, south east of Colchester, … More
Mary Rose (4) Master Carpenter’s cabin
One of the amazing things about the Mary Rose excavation was thta as they came across the artefacts they were … More
Where would I like to visit?
I was recently asked to write a short piece on where I would most like to visit – archaeologically speaking. … More
Naturelog: Wednesday 23rd April
The chance to pop into the London Wetland Centre for a couple of hours and what a couple of hours … More
Mary Rose (3): The Mary Rose bell
The Mary Rose Bell is one of the few objects excavated, which date from the launch of the ship in … More
