Hare in West Field
There were more sightings of the two hare on 1 May, this one in West Field.
Other Animals
Reports and observations of animals other than birds and minibeasts.
Roe Deer and Brown Hare
This roe deer was in a garden that backs onto Upper Sowerholme.
Roe Doe in Little Wood
Roe doe seen in Little Wood (behind the sightings notice board) on Sunday morning, 24 March.
First New Calf of the Year
The first new calf of the year was born on the first day of spring, March 1st.
February 2024 Snipe Flush Count
Wildlife seen on the reserve during the flush count on 5 February.
Roe Deer in Flora Field
Spotted on Sept 2nd
Recent Wildlife
On 31st Aug the FFOG group saw a gold crest in the silver birch tree by the bend … Read More
Roe Doe in Pony Wood
Roe Doe seen in Pony Wood on Sunday 20 August. She seemed to be alone and feeding initially … Read More
Arable Field
The barley was harvested on July 26th. The machine has a 3m wide rotary blade which was quite … Read More
Roe doe and Barn owl on canal
Monday 19 June, alongside Aldcliffe Road by a dried up waterhole, sat a roe doe very calmly chewing. … Read More