Helen Babbs talks about the joys of urban wildlife watching with broadcaster and birder David Lindo. Wormwood Scrubs in west London is David Lindo’s patch. He’s been birding there for 17 years and ta… more →
wrote 4 months ago: The parrots have arrived! The colorful, sociable parrot is considered one of the most intelligent bi … more →
wrote 5 months ago: Helen Babbs talks about the joys of urban wildlife watching with broadcaster and birder David Lindo. … more →
wrote 5 months ago: I have been accused of making people cry with my last post, so I wracked my brain for something wond … more →
wrote 6 months ago: I wrote the following post before my mother’s health turned. I post it here as originally writ … more →
wrote 7 months ago: Swallows are the most impressive flyers on the planet. When I watch swallows fly, I am certain they … more →
wrote 7 months ago: Stowe Lake is a man-made lake with a large island in the middle, so it seems less like a lake than a … more →
wrote 7 months ago: First ducklings of spring! They can walk within minutes of hatching, but I think this guy's a few da … more →
wrote 8 months ago: It’s spring. The buds and leaves sprout from the trees, the sun lingers into the evening, and … more →
wrote 1 year ago: I’ve been harboring a secret grudge against hummingbirds for a while now. Since the day my mother hu … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Clearly, my ideas of posting some well-written, carefully considered piece of writing every week was … more →
wrote 1 year ago: The Mallards are cracking me up. If you’ve been anywhere near a body of water, you’ve probably seen … more →