I regularly give lectures to groups and societies on Horticulture and Natural History related topics in conjunction with teaching for LCC and WEA
Natural History and European Travel
·The Lesvos Experience...The Natural history of this unique Greek island.Mediterranean MagicMallorca and Menorca. The scenery, it’s wildlife and some of it’s lesser known residents.The Vendee Visit...Explore one of the less known areas of France and sample the natural history.Big Skies, Wild Horses And Flamingos…Journey to and around the unique area of the Camargue in Southern France…Francais/Espangna - Borders Nomore…The Pyrennees - an insight where France meets Spain and Atlantic meets the Mediterranean…The Fauna And Flora Of The Mediterranean…Visit France, Spain, Greece, and Cyprus and appreciate the wonderful diversity of this region.Extremadura...A travelogue of ’Green Spain’ situated right in the centre of the Iberian peninsula it is an unspoilt area of natural beauty which features medieval towns, vineyards, rugged and gentle landscapes but above all else an amazing diversity of nature with it’s birdlife being simply outstanding.Autumn Migration In Southern SpainThe area around Tarifa and Gibraltar is both bottleneck and a migration spectacle when conditions are favourable with literally thousands of birds passing overhead. There are also many other local sites of great ornithological interest as well as the straights of Gibraltar acting as a cetacean hotspot. This talk will look at them all.A Walking Tour of SevilleThe capital city of Andalucia, this talk will transport you around the major sites of this remarkable place. It will also be a journey through history