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Tag: autumn

Birdwatching whatever the weather

September 26, 2013

After what has been a pretty decent summer in the UK this year, recent weeks have given us the first real taste of autumn. This has mostly been a benign combination of cooler temperatures and beautiful crisp, misty mornings, but two weeks ago the first autumn storm rolled in, with a cloudy morning giving way … More Birdwatching whatever the weather

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Up close with the birds at WWT Slimbridge

November 13, 2012

In a previous blog back in June 2011 I wrote about one of my favourite birdwatching places, WWT Slimbridge in Gloucestershire, UK. In that post, I talked about what a fantastic place Slimbridge is – it really has something for everyone, whether you are a serious birder or just want an enjoyable family day out. … More Up close with the birds at WWT Slimbridge

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A last bit of summer at RSPB Dungeness

September 8, 2012

Back in March I wrote about that strange time of year when it’s not quite winter any more, but still not yet spring. Well, now it’s very much the time when there are hints of autumn just around the corner, and yet pieces of summer can still linger on and make you feel that – … More A last bit of summer at RSPB Dungeness

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