Category Archives: Wildlife and Nature

What kind of YOB does this????

Frankly, I’m just at a loss for words about this!  As I walked up York Way on Saturday afternoon and glanced down Railway Street I was greeted by this sight! All the trees on Railway Street were paid for by … Continue reading

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Sneaky little visitor

On the morning of 26 April 2007 I was sat at my desk in our flat on Wharfdale Road when who walked right into my living room but Reynard! I gently ushered it onto the step and offered a range … Continue reading

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Regents Canal – islands in the stream……..

No not a Dolly Parton special for Kings Cross but a lovely proposal for a hundred and fifty metres of floating nature islands in Regents Canal to encourage flora, fish and fowl and break up a little the industrial lines.  … Continue reading

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Kings Cross wildlife

Spotted this morning in me back garden on Wharfdale Road (just south of the canal) this Sparrowhawk drooling over a flock of small birds. I’ve not seen one of these in me garden before so I was stunned to look … Continue reading

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Thornhill Bridge Community Gardens Launch

It’s great to have some good news for the local environment.  Lisa Tang and Philip Wain and others have campaigned tirelessly for these Community Gardens.   The new mosaics are fantastic. Stephan Schulte has passed on some great photos (click to … Continue reading

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