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Category: Natural History

In search of Goosander (take 2)

At the end of last week Sue, Jasper and I returned to Footscray Meadows for a walk and another chance … More

Footscray Meadows, Goosander

In search of Goosander

Following reports of a female Goosander on the lake at Footscray Meadows I set off last Friday to see if … More

Footscray Meadows

Sunset

Sunset

More Autumn Colour

I was fascinated to see the changing of the greens of summer to the reds and browns of Autumn.

Autumn colours

In search of Firecrest

Having received some information from Andrew about a Firecrest he had found in a location close to me, I set … More

Eltham, Firecrest

Along the riverfront

I met Keith in Gravesend and after a refreshing cup of Coffee we made our way to the riverfront. Early … More

Gravesend

Brilliant Display of Colour

Whilst out walking yesterday I came across this wonderful bush. Such a deep rich colour!

Autumn colours

Autumn stroll

Making the most of an autumnal sunny day for a stroll by the Tarn.

Tarn

European Hornet

The invertebrate survey season is drawing to a close but still there are things to find. I had just recorded … More

European Hornet

Finding Glossy Ibis

I wrote a week or so ago about the influx of Glossy Ibis’ into the UK in recent weeks. Last … More

Eurasian Coot, Eurasian Teal, Grey Heron, London Wetland Centre

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