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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

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

Sights and sounds

I saw a fox crossing the West Field this morning and then heard a very noisy woodpecker in … Read More

Deer and Linnets

3 roe deer are being seen regularly between the arable field and Upper Sowerholme, where they probably hide … Read More

Hare

Just for the record, on Tuesday evening,  a local person informed me of a recent brown hare sighting. … Read More