On my recent trip to Dorset I visited Brownsea Island. It is probably most famous for the camp held in … More
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Tout Quarry Sculpture Park
As well as being an excellent nature reserve, Tout Quarry on the Island of Portland is also home to a … More
A first for London
News broke last week that for the first time since they first arrived in the 17th century, the Pelicans have … More
A May walk around my local patch
A bright sunny day and a walk around the Tarn The Greylag Geese have young of varying ages, but I … More
Sutcliffe Park in May
A trip to Sutcliffe Park LNR last week to do a BTO survey, but also to check on the population … More
Red Kites over Eltham
On my walk this morning, I was surprised to see 2 Red Kites over the Tarn. I only had my … More
Well Hall Pleasaunce
A visit to Well Hall Pleasaunce to do a bird survey for BTO. The Pleasaunce used to be the gardens … More
Sutcliffe Park LNR
A free afternoon and a chance to visit Sutcliffe Park Local Nature Reserve in Eltham. The reserve consists of the … More
And then there were two
A walk around the Tarn produced the usual cast of Characters. The drake Teal was still present with a group … More
Abberton 2026
Last week, I went with Andrew and Nicole to visit Abberton Reservoir, just south of Colchester in Essex. This large … More