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Naturelog: Thursday 23rd October

The day had begun well as walking to the station I sighted our local Grey wagtail on the roof of … More

Egyptian Goose, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Grey Heron, Regents Park, Yellow-browed Warbler

LIttle Grebe

The Little Grebe is one of my favourite birds. It is found across the UK, but is generally absent from … More

Little Grebe

Naturelog: Tuesday 21st October

A bracing walk this morning on the patch as the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo blow through the UK. Needless to … More

Little Grebe, Moorhen, Ring-Necked Parakeet, Tarn

Abbotsbury Swannery (2)

Although the Swannery population is made up of Mute Swans the occasional visitor from outside appears to join the residents. … More

Abbotsbury Swannery, Mute Swan

Abbotsbury Swannery (1)

The Swannery at Abbotsbury in Dorset was established by Benedictine monks in the 11th century as a farm to produce … More

Abbotsbury Swannery, Mute Swan

Naturelog: Thursday 9th October

A walk around the patch today revealed that there was not much change with the algal bloom on the Tarn … More

Eltham, Tarn

Patch update: September

The last month has seen an upturn in activity around the patch. The winter birds are starting to return and … More

Grey Wagtail, Speckled Wood, Tarn

Naturelog: Monday 29th September

The seasons are changing and although the trees in the garden are still in leaf, the wildlife behaviour and the … More

Grey Squirrel, Jackdaw, Ring-Necked Parakeet

Red-bellied Woodpecker #16

Originally posted on talainsphotographyblog:
A Male Red-bellied Woodpecker from last year pictures. I have not seen them this year too…

Naturelog: Tuesday 23rd September

A promising morning and off for a local RSPB walk around Crayford Marsh. Our route would take us out alongside … More

Crayford Marsh, Grey Heron, Little Egret

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