Can you imagine being less than a foot away from a nesting shag and a few feet away from puffins? Well, that's exactly what awaits you on the Farne Islands! This is bird watcher and wildlife enthusiast paradise. The Farne Islands, located just off the Northumberland coast in the North East of England and managed by the National Trust, are a quite important sanctuary … [Read more...] about Farne Islands puffins and a close shag or two
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Badger watching on an early May evening, Wytham Woods
There we were badger watching; sitting in Wytham Woods with a small group of folks. My 5 year old and 7 year old were fidgeting, but trying their hardest to stay as quiet and still as possible. Almost 2 hours; It was a long time to sit still, especially on a chilly evening! It all started with a postcard I picked up at the Natural History Museum; on the back … [Read more...] about Badger watching on an early May evening, Wytham Woods
London Aquarium is invaded by Moshi Monsters’ Moshi Marine Force
It was a beautiful sunny day, yet we chose to go inside: We went to the SeaLife's London Aquarium where Moshi Monsters were making an appearance. With two avid Moshi Monster fans- Angelina and Hugo- there was no way I could convince them to do anything else. (Besides, I love aquariums too. As a child one of my most favourite places was Manly Aquarium just across the Sydney … [Read more...] about London Aquarium is invaded by Moshi Monsters’ Moshi Marine Force
Perfect Sunday afternoon: Punting in Oxford
Punting traditions in Oxford date back to the 1870s when this mode of transport first moved from a utilitarian way of getting around on the river to a popular leisure activity. Punting is most popular in rival cities Cambridge and Oxford. Interestingly, or maybe obviously, the two cities have developed their own, rather different styles: People from the two cities actually … [Read more...] about Perfect Sunday afternoon: Punting in Oxford
