Tag Archives: the wonder of wild birds

Again I say it – the human race is insane.

Posted on January 13, 2016 by besonian

1. Dawn over London At about seven o’clock this morning I spent a few minutes looking out on the scene from my kitchen window. As I’ve said elsewhere in this blog, I live in a flat on the sixth floor. It overlooks … Continue reading →

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Blackberries, damsons and the declining year

Posted on August 22, 2011 by besonian

Yesterday was the first time this year that I’ve noticed it, with the lowering sun, the lengthening shadows and that sense of gentle quietness in the atmosphere. Almost as though there’s a slight, deadening filter on all sounds – the … Continue reading →

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Birds on campsites

Posted on May 17, 2011 by besonian

And here I am, back. Back amid the fumes and the police sirens and the world’s aircraft turning left just beyond the kitchen window. Dear Ruby did indeed live up to expectations and hopes, transporting us in style, safety and … Continue reading →

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Multi-culturalism, parrots and ospreys

Posted on April 11, 2011 by besonian

So I’ve adapted to London once again. More or less. It takes a day or two. I have a love-hate relationship with this city but always the former wins out. I’ve lived in or around it since I was twelve … Continue reading →

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