Looking through my pictures of Ladybirds. Most are of 7 spotted Ladybird, the common species. I was very pleased to…
Statues and Monuments: Demon with Bowl
This statue called ‘Demon with Bowl’ is by Damian Hurst. It stands 18 metres tall and is a copy of…
In search of Nightingale 2025
Last week Keith and I made our annual trip to New Hythe and Leybourne in search of Nightingales. We started…
Spring Fungi
I I normally associate Fungi with autumn, but found this specimen in the gardens recently It is Pluteus cervinus, commonly…
Tarn in Sunshine
A warm Sunday morning and a walk around my local patch. The Egyptian Geese and Mallard already have young and…
Statues and Monuments: King William IV
This statue, carved in 1840s by Samuel Nixon, was originally located in King William Street in the City of London.…
Statues and Monuments: Throne of Earthly Kings
Throne of Earthly Kings is by Francois Hameury and is sited in the courtyard of Devonport House in Greenwich, now…
Northern Lapwing
The Northern Lapwing, sometimes known as the Peewit because of its call is one of our most familiar and easily…
Statues and Monuments: Quantum Cloud
Quantum Cloud is a sculpture by Anthony Gormley, which can be found adjacent to the O2 arena on Greenwich Peninsular.…
Statues and Monuments: Hydra and Kali
The Hydra and Kali is a sculpture by Damian Hurst. It depicts the Hindu goddess Kali fighting a multi headed…