Last week Keith and I went to see Surrey play Essex in Division 1 of the cricket County Championship. 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.
Yorkshire Wildlife with a little bit of Rutland too
During a visit Sue and I recently made to see friends in Yorkshire I got the opportunity to spend a … More
Me on Holiday?
Recently, one of the holiday companies we use sent me this as a belated birthday present. Made by Biscuiteers Baking … More
Travelling the Elizabeth Line
I recently had my first opprtunity to travel on the Elizabeth Line, the newest addition to London’s transport network. It … More
Butterflies of Tilbury
Keith and I decided that, given the good weather forecast, we would return to Tilbury Fort to look for butterflies. … More
Return to Rye Meads
A few months ago I made a first visit to the RSPB reserve at Rye Meads in Hertfordshire ( https://petesfavouritethings.blog/2022/05/05/a-trip-to-the-lea-valley/ … More
The Bathing Machine
It is widely believed that the Victorians invented the bathing machine but in fact evidence suggests that they were in … More
In search of the Bee-eater
The news that a group of Bee-eaters, a colourful visitor from southern Europe had taken up residence in a disused … More
Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Apart from the spectacular chalk cliffs the Jurassic coast is one of the best places in the UK to find … More
Another Tern around Poole Harbour.
It is nice occasionally to vary the way we do things, so during my recent visit to Dorset I decided … More
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