We’ve had discussion about how far south you have to be to see the small, brilliant, and charismatic constellation of the Southern Cross. Continue reading “Crux, the Coma Hour, and school exams”
Category: places
Tide of birds
The Thames today would be so high it would be up to Continue reading “Tide of birds”
Kew in winter
Kew. Every time we visit the great gardens, there are Continue reading “Kew in winter”
International Brigade
The Jubilee Garden, where Continue reading “International Brigade”
Goosenecks
The field beside the road through Syon Park is usually empty; sometimes it’s used for public events such as drive-in movies; sometimes there’s a flock of blackbirds; yesterday the Syon herd of cattle was there. Today they are replaced by wild geese.
The longest evening, and the battle of Brentford
We are coming to the time of the latest sunset, which makes the day Continue reading “The longest evening, and the battle of Brentford”
Syon Garden and a Co-Galileo
As Britain easing out of lockdown – slightly – the “stately homes” are allowed Continue reading “Syon Garden and a Co-Galileo”
The Moon and the Grebe
You don’t really have to get up this early in the morning hours of Saturday to see the Last Quarter Moon.
The Swan in Heaven’s River
I opened my eyes around half past three in the morning and saw a drop of dew Continue reading “The Swan in Heaven’s River”
The sky from Gislher’s Piece
The evening sky has changed –
