The Birds In The Meadow

Dawn flight, Pokhara to Jomosom

It was still dark when we left the hotel, the air filled with a tropical bedlam of pre dawn bird calls. I'm not what you'd call a good flyer; when ...

Sunset over Phewa lake, Pokhara

We weren't in Godavary for long. Just a day to change some money, purchase tickets and travel permits and then we were on our way to Pokhara. We would only ...

Red Kite Soaring

Last weekend as I sat quietly reading a book in the garden at R's family home, I glanced up to see a large raptor circling lazily in the hot summer ...

Swallows and Swifts make the summer

I look forward to seeing my first swallow of the year. Usually in the London area they arrive around the 15th April - an astonishing feat of punctuality when you ...

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My neighbourhood burned and all I got was this lousy soundbite

There’s been a lot said lately about the neighbourhood I live in – and neighbourhoods...

Reflective

Yes, I’m still alive, and with an ever growing backlog of pictures to share,...

Dawn flight, Pokhara to Jomosom

It was still dark when we left the hotel, the air filled with a tropical bedlam...

Meanwhile, in the UK… orchids!

Deep in woods loud with birdsong an elegant spike of white flowers glows, a tiny...

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Brilliant Aether & Always Coming Home

So what’s been keeping me busy these days, so busy that I’ve neglected...

Big head slouchy hat – finished!

I promised to show you the hat that I was knitting, so here it is. After three attempts,...

In Stitches

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Rock Around The Clock…

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