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Stock Dove

  One of a group of 3-4 stock doves feeding on the bird-mix just north of Little Wood … Read More

Grey Wagtail on Alder Pond

  This grey wagtail would normally be seen by fast-flowing rivers, but was on Alder Pond yesterday afternoon.

Heron and jays

I saw a heron in the middle of the Grammar School field today. I have seen it there … Read More

October flush count

Our first foray of the winter through the marshes this morning raised a total of 7 snipe: one … Read More

More Snipe

There were 7 snipe feeding at School Pond yesterday evening. Still a few house martins around too (in … Read More

Snipe

Whilst ragworting (the last foray?) around the edges of the Big Meadow marsh put up two snipe.

Green sandpiper

A green sandpiper was again on School Pond Tuesday evening.

Snipe return

It would seem that for some birds, ‘summer’ is well and truly over… the first returning snipe have … Read More

Herons and mystery flower

Two herons stood to attention in the Big Meadow marsh this morning. Can anyone identify this flower? A … Read More

Flowers and birds

Seen in the last day or two: a  kestrel hunting over Big Meadow (29th May) and a heron … Read More