Storm Dennis had passed (well almost) and a chance to get out and visit the London wetland centre in the … 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.
Statues and Monuments: Sir Walter Raleigh
Walter Raleigh was born in Devon in 1552 (or 1554). Little is known of his life. He took part in … More
I can see clearly now
I recently had the opportunity to visit the British Optical Museum at the College of Optometrists near Charing Cross in … More
Naturelog: 26th January
A trip to the RSPB reserve at Dungeness in East Kent with Bexley RSPB group. The reserve is on a … More
Natural Art — Roads End Naturalist
A wonderful post with some great photos showing the beauty in nature from Roads End Naturalist All nature is but … More
And so January passes into February
Where did January go? Suddenly we are one month down in 2020. Before we know it the Butterflies and Dragonflies … More
Dorset 2020: January 17th
Following the blow through by Storm Brendan mk2, the following day again dawned bright and sunny and we had one … More
Dorset 2020: 15th January
The day after Storm Brendan blew through the south-west dawned with abright sunny morning. I started the morning at Sandsfoot … More
Dorset 2020: 13th January
Spent the morning at the RSPB reserve at Radipole Lake in the centre of Weymouth. As I left the visitor’s … More
Dorset 2020: 12th January
Spent the morning at the RSPB reserve at Lodmoor, just outside Weymouth. On the islands, there were about 12 Common … More
