26 species were seen on the patch this month. Things have generally been quiet as the birds get on with … 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 30th June
At last summer seems to have arrived and off to the only RSPB reserve within the London recording area. Rainham … More
British Museum
Being a history buff, the British Museum is probably my favourite of the many museums in London. The collection dates … More
Orion Nebula
Today I return to some shots of the Orion Nebula which is one of my favourite areas to photograph These … More
Red-Eyed Damselfly
The Red eyed Damselfly is common in Southern England where it can be found by lakes, rivers and other bodies … More
Forthcoming Attractions – National Railway Museum The Great Gathering 3 – 17 July
Originally posted on Chasewaterstuff's Railway & Canal Blog:
National Railway Museum The Great Gathering 3 – 17 July We’re nearly a week away…
MGB 81
Motor gunboat 81 was built for the Royal Navy in 1942. It is believed to be the only gunboat in … More
Carrion Crow
The commonest of the black members of the Corvid family. The Crow like the related Magpie has a somewhat evil … More
GWR 9400
Built in 1947 the first 94XX class locos were the last steam locomotives built by GWR before nationalisation and were … More
Swan Nebula
Today some more pictures of the Swan Nebula. These were taken using the Bradford Robotic Telescope Anyone see a swan? … More
