Drama
These days I try – really, I do – not to take civilians off at the ankles. But honestly – why would you walk up to a woman who’s leaning over a bridge rail, tracking a dragonfly with a large … Continued
The ‘C’ word
The birds that breed at Slimbridge seem to be having an extremely productive season – there are ducklings and goslings everywhere you look, and even a baby Bittern showed up briefly this morning, according to the daily sightings report on … Continued
Ruddy Darter
R and I went to Croome this morning, where I was hoping (though not expecting) to spot the Lesser Emperor that was reported there yesterday. I didn’t find him, but there were several Emperors hawking around the lake and “river”, … Continued
Family life
R and I made another trip to London today, to see the Zurbarán exhibition at the National Gallery. We both enjoyed it – though probably not as much as the Guardian’s art critic Jonathan Jones, who gave it a five … Continued
Date night
R and I went to Croome today, for lunch and walking, and for me to search the watercourse for Odonata. Sadly, R had already headed back to the visitor centre by the time I came across these Stonechats, and missed … Continued
