Keith and I decided that, given the good weather forecast, we would return to Tilbury Fort to look for butterflies. … 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.
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
A couple of Terns around Weymouth
A few days in Dorset birdwatching in some fine sunny weather last week. Apart from one day, spent on Poole … More
Speckled Wood
Haven’t seen a lot of butterflies on my local patch so far this year but there have been a few … More
Memories of Pompeii
It is over 12 years since Sue and I visited Pompeii and Herculaneum, so it was good to be able … More
A walk through Rochester
After Keith and I had visited Gaia (See Tuesday’s post), we went for a walk around Rochester. Our first stop … More
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