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Views of Poole Harbour

Photos taken from boat on recent trip to Brownsea island

Poole harbour

Swanage Railway (3): 6695

Locomotive 6695 is one of a class built for the Great western railway between 1922-1928. It is reported that they … More

Swanage, Swanage Railway

Naturelog: Wednesday 21st May

This mornings walk was also along the River Aln. I walked from the village to Duchess Bridge, which carries the … More

Alnmouth, Eider, Grey Heron

Naturelog: Tuesday 20th May

Went for a walk this morning along the River Aln. I started from the mouth of the River and began … More

Alnmouth, Blackbird, Eider, Goldfinch, Oystercatcher

Naturelog: Monday 19th May

Spending a few days at Alnmouth on the coast of Northumberland in the North East of England. This evening walked … More

Alnmouth, Blackbird, Dunnock, House Sparrow

Naturelog: Saturday 17th May

Yeaterday I went on a walk organised by the London Natural History Society along the River Crane starting from Whitton … More

Azure Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Crane island LNR, Harlequin Ladybird, Nuthatch, River Crane, Tree Bumblebee

Swanage Railway (2): 30053

30035 was built in 1905 for the London and South Western Railway. During its service it was based in London … More

Swanage, Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway (1)

The branch line from Wareham to Swanage in Dorset was closed to traffic in 1972. Despite efforts to preserve the … More

Swanage, Swanage Railway

BD7553B – Door to door rail container

This is a rare example of a ‘Door to door’ container. It could be carried either on a lorry or … More

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Door to Door container wagon

Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury Swannery near Weymouth in Dorset is unique in being the only managed nesting colony of Mute Swans in the … More

Abbotsbury Swannery, Mute Swan

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