by Dusty ~ September 3rd, 2010
Greenwich station, London – a small piece of habitat to the north of the station. When it was installed the contractors kind of did a ‘bad’ job. And now it is covered in wildflowers. I have counted at least 50, Including a few Sweet Peas. Occasionally someone tidies the place up, but generally it is left to its own devices. It is a little pocket habitat in an area devoid of green. And a small hotspot for bees. Continue reading »
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by Dusty ~ September 2nd, 2010
I was fortunate to be invited to do a speaking tour of Alberta in Canada in June 2010. The tour included talks in Calgary, Banff and Edmonton. When I was in the City of Edmonton, the City interviewed me on camera. Continue reading »
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by Dusty ~ September 2nd, 2010
It is 20 years since I visited Cordoba in Spain, though I have been a regular visitor to Andalusia and Extramadura since on birdwatching trips. My good friend and colleague recently visited the Grand Mosque and noticed these excellent examples of rain gardens built over 1000 years ago. Continue reading »
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by Dusty ~ August 31st, 2010
Perhaps the bee was seeking shelter from the cold and the rain.
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by Dusty ~ August 30th, 2010
Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) Duet
Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) Duet
Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) Solo
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by Dusty ~ August 30th, 2010
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