Anglo-Saxon Eoforwic was a thriving commercial centre. Artistry, industry and learning flourished within the city. It is at this period … 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.
The Brill Tramway (1)
The Brill tramway was a 6 mile stretch of Private rail line, which linked the estate of the Duke of … More
Ring-necked Parakeet
Some recent pictures of the Ring-necked parakeets in our garden Originally from Africa and southern Asia and kept as caged … More
Naturelog: Sunday 9th February
A windy but dry Sunday morning and we set off to spend a few hours at the Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve. … More
Orion Nebula
Here are a series of photographs taken recently of the Orion nebula using different filters on the camera. This is … More
Pintail
Pintail is one of the most elegant and attractive of UK duck species with its long neck and attractive markings. … More
Views of York (3)
Bittern
Here are a couple of pictures of a Bittern taken at London Wetlands centre (6 miles from the City centre) … More
Cutting edge conservation helps wildlife
Originally posted on Green Living London:
The Softrack, a new-state-of-the-art cutting machine, is helping the RSPB to give wildlife a home in…
Barnacle Geese – Winter’s Top Travellers
Originally posted on Tammy Tour Guide:
Barnacle Geese Barnacle Geese are a miracle of nature. Every winter they make a 4,000 mile…
