Great views with Ashley & others yesterday morning. My first in British Isles since the 90s.

I Saw Jack Draper as a 16 year old playing for a London club at the National Club Finals in Bournemouth. It was clear even then that he was destined for greatness. Class act on & off the court.

Great to see my first UK Least Sandpiper since 1988 today. Some superb beach structures too

A few nice plants today on Unst for the Naturetrek Shetland Wildlife group. Mountain Everlasting, Frog Orchid, Edmonston’s Chickweed & Arctic Sandwort - a new plant for the Leader 🙂#naturetrek

‘Shetland’ Bumblebee (a form of Moss Carder Bee) finally gaining itself up today for the Naturetrek Shetland Wildlife group - in some much needed Shetland sunshine #naturetrek

Enjoyed by my Naturetrek group this afternoon. Crossbill & Icterine Warbler in same garden. Shetland at its best 🙂

Finally found the signature flower of the Alps today in Vanoise NP

Bellisimo Torino 🇮🇹🍕🍻

Was uber exciting to find the super rare Field Eryngo on a Hampshire road verge yesterday.

My first time seeing the strange parasitic plant Dodder in flower today.

Noteworthy Hampshire seawatch this morning from Milford Shelter. Balearic & Manx Shearwaters both quite close, Grey Phal & 4 Arctic Skuas.

3 hours stood in Loch Asta today, was time well spent…..

The Chameleons put on a great show this evening @ The 1865 Club, Southampton. Favourite band of my student years but still sounding awesome 40 years later !

Quite remarkable scenes @ Hampden Park ⚽️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Good to see a McLean on the scoreboard. Astonishing game …

Super fun day @ Thai Cooking School - Chiang Mai

30 years of hurt evaporated in an instant today with stunning views of Giant Nuthatch @ Doi Lang, N Thailand. Hume’s Pheasant, Spot-winged Grosbeak & Black-backed Forktail provided more quality. Previous attempt washed away in mid-90s. Library pic

Couple of SE Asian specials past couple of days in S Thailand. The Owl healed a 25yr old wound when a Togger 20m in front of me flushed the staked out bird @ Khao Nor Chuchi. Always wanted to see Nicobar Pigeon. Owl library pic. Pigeon with my phone !

First album I bought - age 12. On cassette …

My 2025 Avian & Botanical highlights close to home. Field Eryngo was an exciting local find & Arctic Sandwort a lifer. Lucky to be on Shetland when EB Thrush found on Yell (M Wilkinson pic) Eider - stuff of dreams ..

Feliz Año Nuevo a todos mis amigos y a mi familia. Espero que sea mejor que el año pasado !