Keith was staying with us for the weekend and so on Saturday, we visited some of our local nature reserves. … 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.
London – The first National Park City in the World — Stephen Liddell
As you travel around London at ground level it is difficult to appreciate just how green our city is. Only … More
Statues and Monuments: Magister Equitum
This sculpture is found in Whittington Gardens in the city of London. It was presented to the city of London … More
Trees of Arne
During my trip to the RSPB reserve at Arne last month I spent the morning in the woodland to avoid … More
Naturelog: 23rd September
It was pouring with rain as I left London, on a RSPB group outing, for the 120-mile journey to Dorset … More
Norfolk Skies 2018
Once again this year we witnessed some remarkable skies during our stay in Norfolk. Here are a few of the … More
Norfolk Journey: Day 15
Our journey has come to an end for another year and so we begin our journey back to London. But … More
Norfolk Journey 2018: Day 14
Last full day of our trip to Norfolk and we spend the morning at Cley Marshes. On the way we … More
Norfolk Journey 2018: Day 13
We spent today at the Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserve at Hickling Broad. The Broads is an area of ancient peat … More
Norfolk Journey 2018: Day 12
A short drive today brings us to Pensthorpe Nature Reserve. This is a private reserve founded by a local landowner … More
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