The Cirl Bunting is at the northernmost edge of its range in the UK and is found in the south-western … 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.
Purple Sandpiper
This medium-sized wading bird is a winter visitor to the UK. It is mostly found in the north of the … More
Berry Head Lighthouse
Berry Head Lighthouse is one of the shortest in Great Britain, being only 5m tall. However, its position on the … More
Berry Head Fort
By the end of the 18th Century, the threat of invasion from Napoleonic France was high and so the government … More
Exeter Cathedral (4)
The strange case of the Lady with two left feet. This is a sculpture on the tomb of John Atkinson … More
Exeter Cathedral (3)
This unique 14th Century Minstrels Gallery has 14 Angels, 12 of whom are playing Musical instruments.
Exeter Cathedral (2)
As I walk into the west door I am taken back by the glorious architecture
Exeter Cathedral (1)
Construction of the Cathedral in Exeter began in 1194, but only small parts of this original building remain as a … More
Naturelog: 1 March
The final day of our trip to South Devon and Keith and I went to Berry Head Nature Reserve, which … More
Great Black-headed Gull
A visit to Exter Museum and a chance to see the only Great Black-headed Gull ever recorded in the UK. … More
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