Having experienced two major storms (Isha and Jocelyn) in quick succession, I was keen to get down to the Tarn … More
Category: Natural History
The world in miniature
As I attended a couple of microscopic ID courses during 2023, I bought myself a small microscope at Christmas that … More
In search of Waxwings
Last Friday was the first day I was free to get out and watch wildlife, other than in the gardens, … More
Highlights of 2023 (6): Butterflies of Hutchinsons Bank
Sue and I made several trips this Summer to the LWT reserve at Hutchinsons Bank at New Addington, one of … More
Highlights of 2023 (4): Norfolk in February
A great break in North Norfolk with some great bird sightings.
You never know what you will see
At the end of last week, Keith and I met up in Gravesend for a pre-Christmas lunch, but before eating … More
Highlights of 2023 (2): Small Red-eyed damselfly at Eltham Palace.
Early July sees the emergence of the Small Red-eyed damselfly. From my local recording some years ago I knew of … More
In search of Bittern
Keith and I headed off for the London Wetland Centre last week in search of that elusive London winter visitor, … More
Autumn Sunset
I was out the other day and witnessed a glorious autumnal sunset near my home.
A Gravesend river walk
Last week Keith and I went for a walk along the River Thames at Gravesend. Starting at Town Pier, walking … More