In search of 3 Sandpipers

The beginning of September marks the beginning of the Autumn bird migration. Having heard that 3 species of migrating Sandpipers … More

London Wetland Centre

A trip to the London Wetland Centre The Sand Martins were busy using the artificial next bank. On a windy … More

Finding Glossy Ibis

I wrote a week or so ago about the influx of Glossy Ibis’ into the UK in recent weeks. Last … More

Reflections

On my recent trip to the London wetland Centre I was struck by the wonderful reflections in the water

Once Bittern, twice…….

First trip of the year to the London wetland Centre in search of wintering Bittern. Although the Eurasian Bittern is … More

Of Dragonflies and Butterflies….and a Hobby!

A trip to the London Wetland Centre in search of late summer dragonflies and butterflies last week. Lots of Migrant … More

In search of Bittern

Keith and I visited the London Wetland Centre last Friday in search of the elusive bird of the reed bed, … More

In search of Bittern

Keith and I headed off for the London Wetland Centre last week in search of that elusive London winter visitor, … More

Evening light over a Reed bed

A trip to the Wetlands

Last week Keith and I went to the Wetland Centre in West London in search of Bittern and other wintering … More