This may be the last time

Following the news that the Gravesend -Tilbury ferry service was being withdrawn due to funding issues, Keith and I thought … More

On the Mandarin’s trail

After I visited the British Museum (See Tuesday’s post), I went to Hyde Park to see if I could find … More

Looking out of my window at Breakfast time a few days ago, I noticed a small brown bird making its … More

I travelled up to the centre of London the other day and arrived at the station early. I don’t mind … More

This is a picture of a male Smew in the collection at London Wetland Centre, which Keith took on our … More

No not the account of a round-the-world birding trip, though that would be amazing, but a trip to London’s Southbank … More

Yesterday, I went with Andrew and Nicole to Abberton Reservoir to look for wintering wildfowl. Abberton is a reserve based … More

Keith and I visited the London Wetland Centre last Friday in search of the elusive bird of the reed bed, … More

Having experienced two major storms (Isha and Jocelyn) in quick succession, I was keen to get down to the Tarn … More

Last Friday was the first day I was free to get out and watch wildlife, other than in the gardens, … More