The break in the stormy weather is holding and so I decide to take the first visit of the year … 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: Saturday 11th January
A break in the bad weather and a bright morning greets us for the first trip outside London this year. … More
Mute Swan
The Mute Swan is one of the commonest and most recognisable waterbirds in the UK. Its population is increasing, probably … More
Whirlpool Galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (aka M51 or NGC 5194) is a spiral galaxy 23 +/- 4 million light years from Earth. … More
Greenfinch
The Greenfinch is a regular garden visitor which is found across the Uk. It has been subject to variable population … More
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Recently paid a visit to the Buckinghamshire Railway centre. The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a working Steam Museum, with one … More
Naturelog: Sunday 5th January
Another wet and stormy day in London, but between the storms I was at one point able to count at … More
Wood Duck
The Wood Duck is a relative of the Mandarin, but comes from the USA. Like the Mandarin it was introduced … More
Naturelog: Friday 3rd January
Another horrible day weather wise as the storms continue in Southern England. In the garden the birds take advantage of … More
