Finding Glossy Ibis

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…

Some pictures that Sue took of the moon a few days ago.

Exciting news over the weekend that a flock of 40+ Glossy Ibis were recorded in Cornwall. There have also been…

The largest of our native grebes, it is a common sight on inland water. Easily identified by its orange and…

The smallest of our native Grebes, it is found on many lakes and larger water bodies. it dives readily and…

When doing my local patch walk earlier this week, was surprised to see a large number of Egyptian Geese present…

I was reading an article today about the Locomotive mallard which reminded me of my trip to the National Railway…

I was walking through Guys Hospital in central London earlier this week when I decided to take a different route…

A trip with Keith to Oare Marshes. Normally we walk east along the sea wall but following some information, today…