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December Snipe Flush Count

On Monday 2 December we carried out the second Snipe survey of the winter season.

Fieldfare in Pony Wood

This fieldfare was seen high up in Pony Wood on 1 December.

Water Rail Heard

‘Water Rail heard in Upper Sowerholme this afternoon …

Teal and other Birds

Nine teal were spotted on the pond in West Field and at the feeding station today, on a very cold morning …

November Snipe Flush Count

Yesterday morning the first monthly Snipe flush count of the winter season was carried out …

Barn Owl Seen Hunting

A barn owl has been seen hunting over the reserve  at dusk most evenings of the last week …

Good News for the Lapwing

A fully grown juvenile has been seen hanging out on the reserve so …

Lesser Whitethroat

A lesser whitethroat with fledglings was in the hedge by Long Pads …