Record snipe count
This morning’s flush count yielded an amazing total of 119 snipe! The breakdown was: Big Meadow 78 common and … Read More
Birds
Sightings of birds seen on and around the Nature Reserve.
A host of magpies
We all know we are strong on magpies and don’t usually report sightings of this destructive bird but … Read More
Woodpecker
A greater spotted woodpecker was seen in the Orchard just before the Wassailing yesterday. Plus the song thrush.
Geese in the reserve
Two independent and reliable reports to me that the geese have at last ventured into the Nature Reserve, … Read More
Heron and snowdrops
A heron took off from the Flora Field as we walked on the canal towpath this afternoon. And … Read More
January Flush Count
A very productive flush count in Fauna today, in marshes as wet as I think they have ever … Read More
Egret and teal
Little egret flying along the west hedge of West Field this afternoon. We also spotted a couple of … Read More
Early Morning Bird Walk with Jon Nov 30th
These species were seen: Black-headed gull,Herring gull, Carrion crow,Jackdaw,Wood pigeon,Feral Pigeon,Jay,Magpie,Robin,Blue tit,Great tit,Chaffinch,Blackbird,House sparrow,Teal Snipe, Cormorant These were heard: … Read More
Egret
Egret feeding in the Lower Sowerholme field this morning