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Category: Natural History

Naturelog: Sunday 14th July

Although we spent the day in London (See posts on Pompeii and Herculaneum exhibition and future posting on Lowry exhibition) … More

Birds, brimstone butterfly, Butterflies, Naturelog, Tarn

Bird pictures: Muscovy Duck

The Muscovy duck comes from Central and South America. Originally a wild species, it was domesticated by the Indians. It … More

Birds, Muscovy Duck, Tarn

Naturelog: Friday 12th July

A trip to the Wetland Centre at Barnes. Although it was fairly quiet for birds the grounds were in full … More

Birds, Butterflies, Dragonflies, London Wetland Centre, Naturelog

Bird Pictures: Barnacle Goose

Barnacle Geese are winter visitors to the UK.The name comes from the belief, before we understood that birds migrate, that … More

Barnacle Goose, Birds

Naturelog: Monday 8th July

The garden continues to be quiet, although we have seen the Green Woodpecker on a number of occasions recently. A … More

Birds, Butterflies, Naturelog, Tarn

Bird pictures: Common Pochard

The Common Pochard is one of the commoner duck species seen in the UK. It is present all year round … More

Birds, Common Pochard, Ducks

Naturelog: Thursday 4th July

A pleasant morning and so decided to go for a walk in Scadbury LNR which is not far from where … More

Birds, Bromley, Butterflies, damselflies, Dragonflies, Naturelog, Scadbury Park LNR

The Royal Pelicans

Many people have heard about the Royal Swans, which can be found on the upper reaches of the river Thames, … More

History, London, Pelicans, St James Park

Naturelog: Monday 1st July

Working at home most of today – 4 Swifts over garden mid-morning and a brief view of Green Woodpecker as … More

Birds, Naturelog, Tarn

Patch Update: June 2013

26 species were seen on the patch this month. Things have generally been quiet as the birds get on with … More

Birds, Butterflies, Naturelog, Tarn

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