The Northern Lapwing, sometimes known as the Peewit because of its call is one of our most familiar and easily … 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: Quantum Cloud
Quantum Cloud is a sculpture by Anthony Gormley, which can be found adjacent to the O2 arena on Greenwich Peninsular. … More
Statues and Monuments: Hydra and Kali
The Hydra and Kali is a sculpture by Damian Hurst. It depicts the Hindu goddess Kali fighting a multi headed … More
Statues and Monuments: Royal Oak
The old oak tree, now fallen, is reputed to have been planted in Greenwich Park in the 12th century. It … More
Study In Squirrel
Grey Squirrels often get a poor press, but they are very photogenic.
Spring is in the air
April dawns and the start of the summer survey season. So taking advantage of the good weather I did my … More
Sculpture at Well Hall
On my recent visit to Well Hall I found some sculptures that I hadn’t noticed before. They are on the … More
Sparkling Starlings
On our trip to Hyde Park i was reminded of just how attractive and unappreciated Starlings are. So here are … More
Statues and Monuments: Single Form
Single Form is a bronze sculpture by Barbara Hepworth. It is her largest work, and the original is located outside … More
Hyde Park
On a bright sunny day in March Keith and I travelled up to Central London to explore the birds of … More
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