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THE EAGLE HAS LANDED!

Posted on November 11, 2025 by bilyreid

No, I’ve landed at the “Eagle”. The “Eagle” is perhaps the most famous of all Cambridge pubs. Oddly enough it wasn’t until my recent visit in September, that I actually finally stepped in to order a pint. Call it precognition … Continue reading →

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THE FARADAY MUSEUM, ALBERMARLE STREET, MAYFAIR

Posted on October 22, 2025 by bilyreid

A free day in London! A daydream of mine during my four years of working in Mayfair. What to do when you are so spoiled for choice?? It didn’t take me too long to come up with an idea. Time … Continue reading →

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JOHN MALLORY WILLIAM TURNER

Posted on October 20, 2025 by bilyreid

One of my goals on my recent trip was to renew my acquaintance with the work of J M W Turner. I recall making a trip to Toronto in 1980 to specifically see the exhibition of “Turner and the Sublime” … Continue reading →

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KING’S COLLEGE CHAPEL, CAMBRIDGE

Posted on October 17, 2025 by bilyreid

King’s college chapel is an active house of worship and home of the world famous King’s College Choir. It is the architectural jewel of both the City and the University of Cambridge. Both use it as their iconic symbol. Truly … Continue reading →

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SCOTT POLAR MUSEUM, CAMBRIDGE

Posted on October 10, 2025 by bilyreid

Highlight of my Cambridge trip was undoubtedly a visit to the Scott Polar Museum. Where had this been all my life? Now having some familiarity with both Polar regions it was long past time for an extended reconnoitre (aided mightily … Continue reading →

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LIVERPOOL STREET STATION

Posted on October 6, 2025 by bilyreid

Despite my initial annoyance, I was fortunate upon my return to London that my King’s Cross train was cancelled and was forced to take a Liverpool Street station train instead. “Fortunate” in that I was about to experience one of … Continue reading →

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FREE SPEECH

Posted on October 3, 2025 by bilyreid

Just got back from a quick trip to the UK which included a reunion dinner at my old Cambridge college. Gave me the chance to retrod many of the steps taken in my youth. One such stop was to the … Continue reading →

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START OF FALL MIGRATION

Posted on September 10, 2025 by bilyreid

Images from a recent trip to Lake Simcoe, Ontario. Fall migration off to a slow start. Red-breasted Nuthatch with Juniper Berry Trumpeter Swan Wingspread, Lake Simcoe

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The Great Glebe Art in the Garden Tour 2025

Posted on June 11, 2025 by bilyreid

I’ll be participating in the Glebe Art in the Garden Tour this July 5-6. Here’s a map to the stops on this year’s tour. As you can see, I will be site number one. Hoping for good weather and looking … Continue reading →

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INCOMING!!

Posted on June 3, 2025 by bilyreid

While enjoying a cup of coffee at my local canal side bistro, I noticed the comings and goings of red-winged blackbirds seeking scraps from the neighbouring vacated tables. It gave me the idea to try the bird flight capture mode … Continue reading →

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