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The right place, the right time

I travelled up to the centre of London the other day and arrived at the station early. I don’t mind … More

Buzzard, Red Kite

May the Force be with ET

On a recent trip to Gravesend came across this wonderful piece of street art.

Gravesend

Birding the Globe

No not the account of a round-the-world birding trip, though that would be amazing, but a trip to London’s Southbank … More

Black Redstart, Globe Theatre, Tate Modern

Looking for Winter Wildfowl

Yesterday, I went with Andrew and Nicole to Abberton Reservoir to look for wintering wildfowl. Abberton is a reserve based … More

Abberton Reservoir, Goldeneye, Goosander, Marsh Harrier, Red Crested Pochard

The calm after the storms

Having experienced two major storms (Isha and Jocelyn) in quick succession, I was keen to get down to the Tarn … More

Canada Goose, Eurasian Teal, Greylag Goose, Mallard, Tarn

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

Waxwings

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

Glanville Fritillary, Hutchinsons Bank NR, Small Blue

Highlights of 2023 (4): Norfolk in February

A great break in North Norfolk with some great bird sightings.

Norfolk wildlife

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

Gravesend, Mistle Thrush, Pied Avocet

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

Eltham Palace, Ringlet, Small Red-eyed Damselfly

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