I wrote a week or so ago about the influx of Glossy Ibis’ into the UK in recent weeks. Last…
Statues and Monuments: Eric Liddell
Venturing to the Blackfen end of Eltham High street I found another of Eltham’s commemorative benches (see also https://petesfavouritethings.blog/2021/09/07/john-of-eltham/). This…
Moon Shadow
Some pictures that Sue took of the moon a few days ago.
Raining Glossy Ibis’
Exciting news over the weekend that a flock of 40+ Glossy Ibis were recorded in Cornwall. There have also been…
Great Crested Grebe
The largest of our native grebes, it is a common sight on inland water. Easily identified by its orange and…
Little Grebe
The smallest of our native Grebes, it is found on many lakes and larger water bodies. it dives readily and…
Egyptian Goose
When doing my local patch walk earlier this week, was surprised to see a large number of Egyptian Geese present…
4468 Mallard
I was reading an article today about the Locomotive mallard which reminded me of my trip to the National Railway…
Statues and Monuments: Guys Hospital War Memorial
I was walking through Guys Hospital in central London earlier this week when I decided to take a different route…
Oare Marshes
A trip with Keith to Oare Marshes. Normally we walk east along the sea wall but following some information, today…