Water sparkled through overhanging leaves and moorhens circled amongst the reeds at the water’s edge. Suddenly a patch of blue moved on a branch next to me, and I found myself staring at a kingfisher’s back. I held my breath as he adjusted his position …
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A busy few days!
I have had a hectic few days recently – lots of work to be getting on with and things to organise. I have managed a few visits into the local patch, Mote Park. On Sunday I managed to locate my first Hobby of the year, …
Birds and Bats !
A busy few days has meant I have been unable to pause and upload a new post. Sunday was a day of 2 halves . . . The morning was spent leading a bird field trip to the fantastic Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory (SBBO). I …
A hoot morning out
How warm is this September!! With beautiful sunshine, warm temperatures, and glorious autumnal forage in the hedgerows, it is great to be out and about! This morning I was out with a colleague checking barn owl nest boxes for potential second broods. It has been …
River Life
I am very lucky that my office is based next to the River Medway, and a lunchtime stroll is always irresistible!! Most days I am greeted by a Kingfisher, sometimes 2, flashing past! Occasionally thought they allow closer views, I am still yet to capture a …
Oare Gunpowder Works
Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park is a magical place! Its mix of old buildings and beautiful woodlands create quite an atmosphere to a walk. The site is the second best condition Gunpowder Factory in the country, the best being the Royal Gunpowder Works at Waltham Abbey, …
A Day at Bedgebury
Today I was attending a Risk Benefit course. Although this sounds a rather dull subject looking at risk assessments, it was actually a really interesting course that was brilliantly delivered, and has left me with lots of useful information to build on for all the …
Admiring Admirals
A short wander around the patch this morning. I was surprised how windy it was upon stepping outside of the front door, and wondered whether this would affect the activity of the flying insects during my walk. It did for a large part, except for …
Hello!!
Hi, welcome to my new blog – my wildlife diary! This diary is a way for me to document my connections with our natural world, through my work, travels and life in the outdoors. I am still active around my local patch, Mote Park, but …