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Virus-free Ambridge: not quite
It is ironic that The Archers, which has steadfastly avoided mentioning coronavirus, has been hit by it. The Friday edition has been scrapped, presumably to extend the life of the episodes which have already been recorded. Of course it’s a … Continue reading
The humble spud
Peru is a nation of more than 3,800 species of potato Continue reading
In perpetual motion
There were golden plover, Cetti’s warblers and a peregrine (among many other birds) at Otmoor on 26 January Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Uncategorized
Tagged Birds, Cetti's warbler, golden plover, Otmoor, peregrine, RSPB
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The last outing
It is ten years since I bought a Dartmoor painting by Michael Honnor Continue reading
Posted in Art, Dartmoor, National parks, Uncategorized
Tagged Blackslade Mire, Campaign for National Parks, Michael Honnor, Rozel Lawlor
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Pooley’s peregrine
I like going to County Hall in Aylesbury in spring as there’s the chance of seeing a peregrine. Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Bucks, Uncategorized
Tagged Bucks County Council, peregrine, Pooley's Tower
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Coal tit coincidence
I was pleased to find a coal tit on my winter bird survey where I had seen one two months before. Continue reading
Posted in Birds, British Trust for Ornithology, Bucks, Chilterns, Uncategorized
Tagged bird survey, British Trust for Ornithology, coal tit
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100 Opinions in Open Space
Opinions in Open Space magazine, autumn 1985-autumn 2018. This provides information for the article ‘One hundred Opinions’, here. No Issue Title Topics 1 1985 aut Okey not OK? Okehampton bypass, national parks, government 2 1986 spr After Okey Okehampton bypass, … Continue reading
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Listening?
An inaccurate picture caption from The Guardian. Continue reading →