it would be hard nowadays to consider Nelson’s column without the four flanking Lions. yet at the time they were … More
Category: UK
Natural History Museum
By the middle of the 19th century it was becoming evident that the British Museum collection was outgrowing its home … More
Naturelog: Thursday 4th July
A pleasant morning and so decided to go for a walk in Scadbury LNR which is not far from where … More
The Royal Pelicans
Many people have heard about the Royal Swans, which can be found on the upper reaches of the river Thames, … More
Naturelog: Sunday 30th June
At last summer seems to have arrived and off to the only RSPB reserve within the London recording area. Rainham … More
British Museum
Being a history buff, the British Museum is probably my favourite of the many museums in London. The collection dates … More
Red-Eyed Damselfly
The Red eyed Damselfly is common in Southern England where it can be found by lakes, rivers and other bodies … More
Monuments on Southsea esplanade (2)
The Crimean war memorial Photo by Shaun (http://www.flickr.com/people/ugborough_exile/) This memorial was erected in memory of the soldiers and sailors from … More
Naturelog: Tuesday 18th June
Sometimes birdwatching is being in the right place at the right time. On the way to Canterbury in Kent for … More
Monuments on Southsea esplanade (1)
The Shannon Naval Brigade memorial During the 19th century it was not uncommon for ships crews to be detailed to … More