Category Archives: Birds

The Real Essex


My adopted county seems to receive a lot of bad press; the media shows us images of drunken clubbers, white stilettos and ridiculous clothes. In other words, it has an even worse media image than my hometown of Cheltenham. So, … Continue reading

Posted in Birds, History, Home, Judge Tindal, Marconi, My City, Nature, Titanic | 23 Comments

The North Wind Doth Blow


  The North Wind doth blow And we shall have snow And what shall the Robin do then, poor thing? He’ll sleep in a barn To keep himself warm And hide his head under his wing Well actually we’re getting … Continue reading

Posted in Animals, Birds, Caring For Feathered Friends, Nature, Winter | 9 Comments