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Hedgehog

Fraser reports seeing a hedgehog in Lower Sowerholme this morning.

Wheatear in Flora Field

We saw one possibly two wheatear today – they usually drop by after the field has been ploughed , … Read More

Shell duck and roe deer

On Monday afternoon we saw two shell duck in the West Field wetland and a couple of roe … Read More

Still a few snipe around

The final snipe count for this winter put up 13 snipe, all common. Seven in Big Meadow, two … Read More

Snipe and hare

Yesterday I flushed 5 snipe from Flora Field and saw a brown hare. Has anyone seen more than … Read More

Hare and heron

A heron flew up from Lucy Brook this morning and I spotted a hare lolloping along in Flora … Read More

Deer

Four roe deer spotted this morning in Flora Field heading in the direction of Upper Sowerholme

February Flush Count

Finally a cold spell of weather, although the temperature for the count itself was relatively mild. Today’s tally was … Read More

Deer, Linnets and a Barn Owl

Recent sightings from Michael: 05/01: This morning at 10am I saw 3 small deer emerge from the trees … Read More

Yet another poor count

This morning’s tally of snipe was a measly 15 (including 1 jack). 14 flushed in Big Meadow, one … Read More