Keith joined me today for a trip around some of my local birdwatching sites. First stop was the Tarn I … More
Category: Natural History
Naturelog: Tuesday 9th September
The garden has been very quiet of late. The birds have been recovering from the breeding season and moulting their … More
Alternative housing for Nightingales in Kent
Nightingale Photo by Sergey Yelisev (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yeliseev/) I was astounded to see the story concerning the development of Lodge Hill in … More
World shorebirds day
I only found out today that Saturday has been designated World Shorebirds day. A chance to focus on and celebrate … More
UNHAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Originally posted on Towheeblog:
This fall marks the centennial of the death of America’s last Passenger Pigeon. It is one…
Beewolf
The Beewolf is a solitary, predatory wasp which is sometimes known as the Bee-Hunter. The species found in the UK … More
Naturelog: Saturday 23rd August
A bright morning and off to Minsmere with the Central London RSPB group. Minsmere never seems to disappoint, whatever the … More
Comma
The Comma is one of our most iconic and easily recognised species. Its bright orange upper wing and scalloped edges … More
Naturelog: Wednesday 20th August (2)
When I returned from Bookham Common on Wednesday, I decided to do the weekly survey of my local patch. It … More
Naturelog: Wednesday 20th August (1)
Bookham Common is a National Trust site in north Surrey that I have been meaning to visit for sometime. Firstly … More