Monthly Archives: July 2026

Abbotsbury Swannery

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Allen Mesch

Abbotsbury Swannery is a nesting colony of mute swans near the village of Abbotsbury in Dorset, England. The Swannery is located on a two-acre site beside the Fleet Lagoon and sheltered from Lyme Bay by Chesil Beach. It is the … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth of July, America

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Allen Mesch

The Star-Spangled Banner O say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,⁠What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,⁠O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?And the … Continue reading →

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Kew Gardens – Buildings – Part 2

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Allen Mesch

The Kew Gardens contains several unique buildings in addition to the collection of flowers and plants. The Davies Alpine House houses Kew’s collection of alpine plants. Nash Conservatory was formerly known as the Aroid House No. 1 and was used … Continue reading →

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