A dull, overcast and wet day which didn’t bode well for birdwatching so Sue and I set out 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.
Sandsfoot Castle
Sandsfoot castle was built in Wyke Regis on the north side of Portland Harbour by order of Henry VIII, fearful … More
Naturelog: 15 January
Started the morning at Sandsfoot Castle on the north side of Portland Harbour. There are a distant pair of Black-Necked … More
Naturelog:14 January
Today’s location was the RSPB reserve at Radipole Lake. This area of reed-bed and open water is just upriver of … More
Lesser Yellowlegs
This North American wading bird is a relative of our Redshank. It breeds in Canada and Alaska and winters on … More
Naturelog:13 January
A morning walk around the RSPB reserve at Lodmoor. making my way along the northern edge there are some common … More
Naturelog 12 January
As we did last year Sue and I started the year off with a week in Weymouth in Dorset. On … More
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