Arrivals and Departures
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03/10/2008
Walking around Agden Reservoir this morning, I spotted half a dozen redwings in an old holly tree on the edge of the woods.Although the winter migrants are arriving, there are still a few summer visitors about. As I waited for the bus home in Low Bradfield, a swallow flitted past - keeping low to the...
Arrivals and Departures
Photoblog Revival
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11/09/2008
Impressed with Dave Wild's new look over at publicenergy, I thought I'd give Squarespace a try.On Tuesday I signed up for a free 14-day trial. Refreshingly, Squarespace doesn't ask for your credit card details upfront - just a valid email address.After several hours of exploration, I am still in two...
Photoblog Revival
A Brief Update
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09/09/2008
So, what's been happening in the 2½ months since I last updated this blog?The big news is that Liz and I have decided to get married. Our wedding is due to take place in a few days time. It's going to be a fairly modest affair - a simple ceremony at the Register Office followed by lunch at a local restaurant.In...
A Brief Update
Bee Orchid
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24/06/2008
Bee Orchid, originally uploaded by Roger B. Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera). Photographed...
Bee Orchid
Bigby Update
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23/06/2008
Yesterday afternoon I added another species to my Bigby list: pied flycatcher.Liz and I were walking along the bank of Agden Reservoir when a male flycatcher alighted on a branch just a few metres ahead of us. He looked very handsome in his striking black and white livery.This sighting brings my total...
Bigby Update
I and the Bird #77
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12/06/2008
Mandarin, originally uploaded by Roger B.
The 77th edition of I...
I and the Bird #77
Scilly Birds
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10/06/2008
In birding circles, the Isles of Scilly are famous as a stopping off point for rare migrants. An amazing variety of species have turned up over the years, including short-toed eagle, Siberian thrush, cream-coloured courser and ovenbird. The Isles of Scilly Bird Group publishes an annual review if you...
Scilly Birds
Maltby Common
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07/06/2008
Maltby Common Local Nature Reserve,...
Maltby Common
Home again
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06/06/2008
Tresco Channel, originally uploaded by Roger B.
On Tuesday Liz and I reluctantly...
Home again
Cressbrook Dale
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16/05/2008
Early Purples in Cressbrook Dale, originally uploaded by Roger B.
Earlier this week I paid another visit to Cressbrook Dale in Derbyshire. In the upper...
Cressbrook Dale