Looking through my pictures of Ladybirds. Most are of 7 spotted Ladybird, the common species. I was very pleased to … More
Category: Natural History
In search of Nightingale 2025
Last week Keith and I made our annual trip to New Hythe and Leybourne in search of Nightingales. We started … More
Spring Fungi
I I normally associate Fungi with autumn, but found this specimen in the gardens recently It is Pluteus cervinus, commonly … More
Northern Lapwing
The Northern Lapwing, sometimes known as the Peewit because of its call is one of our most familiar and easily … 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.
Sparkling Starlings
On our trip to Hyde Park i was reminded of just how attractive and unappreciated Starlings are. So here are … More
Hyde Park
On a bright sunny day in March Keith and I travelled up to Central London to explore the birds of … More
Greenwich Walk: Greenwich Peninsular
A walk along the river Thames at Greenwich Peninsular. I started at the Ecology Park, where the Coots were busy … More
It’s a Pleasaunce!
Dropped in to Well Hall Pleasaunce one morning as it has been some time since I visited this site. Well … More