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Surrey-based naturalist on the edge of Greater London with a particular interest in bird migration, lepidoptera and botany. northdownsandbeyond.blogspot.com Non-league football will also get a mention.

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Stiffening up now James…

11.03.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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North Surrey Uberpatch: it’s not big and it’s not clever, but I put in a personal record shift today. My reward? To be reminded once again that our birdie is in deep trouble.

11.03.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly Kev

10.03.2026 14:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s nice to know Kev. If we can all make a bit of a difference in our allotted time then job done.

10.03.2026 11:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Dylan Wrathall This blogging lark has hidden depths, one of them being the privilege of connecting with fellow bloggers in a far deeper way than just readi...

Tight lines Dyl…
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10.03.2026 09:09 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Horsham, West Sussex: this must be the most virile Rue-leaved Saxifrage plant that I’ve come across - 3-4 inches high! I normally see them hugging the ground #urbanplants

09.03.2026 11:48 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I rarely read fiction nowadays but when I do cannot wait to get back to the β€˜non’ stuff. My loss no doubt.

08.03.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am starting to use buses Steve. I quite enjoy it!

08.03.2026 07:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wise words there Kevin. Such a look on life is all plainly liberating.

08.03.2026 07:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Glad I’m not alone Kev!

07.03.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A round of applause sir!

07.03.2026 20:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you David, that means a lot

07.03.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The art of living vicariously Vicarious: experiencing something indirectly through the actions, feelings, or experiences of another person, rather than doing it yourself ...

A bit of early evening musing…

northdownsandbeyond.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-...

07.03.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

National League
Sutton United 0 Morecambe 5
Damage done in first 26 mins - 0-4 and man sent off - but then stabilised. Defence AWOL up until then. Sutton run the real risk of starting next season three leagues lower than Bromley.

07.03.2026 17:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m staying to see if I can better my β€˜worst’ SUFC home defeat - 0-6 v Dover Athletic back in the days of Dos

07.03.2026 15:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Five years my senior then. We’ve seen a lot of changes John…

07.03.2026 14:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Book of Dav?
Maybe, but I fancy the Book of Kev (public transport) may become the new Medway go-to publication…

07.03.2026 09:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I still see Marsh Tits in decent numbers across β€˜my’ bit of Surrey so as not to worry me Steve, but I used to think that of Willow Tits…

06.03.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That is the way for us SE birders of a certain age Allan!

06.03.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

1000!!!!

06.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We are obviously of β€˜an age’ John!

06.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sad state of affairs…

06.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Losers - 1. Willow Tit This is the third in an occasional series looking at bird species that have fared well - and those not so well - across the uberpatch over t...

Have you seen a Willow Tit recently? No, me neither…

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06.03.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

Keep Gray and Tel then bring in the youth - they cannot do any worse.

06.03.2026 12:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Trouble is Danny, the players are quiet. A more sullen, silent and miserable bunch I’ve yet to see wearing the lilywhite

05.03.2026 10:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Especially for an old boy like me…

04.03.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

24.2 km walked today, first big one of the year after what seems like months of virus-type stuff. Must admit to aching a bit!

04.03.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Back then it was most unusual for such an event to be described Ed. Thanks.

04.03.2026 18:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey: some arresting art on the side of a shop undergoing renovation. The 21st century version of the old β€˜ghost signs’ that can still (but increasingly rarely) be found.

04.03.2026 15:55 πŸ‘ 74 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good move!

04.03.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0