Minibeast Hunt on Sunday 25 May 2025
Because the ponds have dried out due to the recent weather, the planned pond dipping event is now going to be a minibeast hunt
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Because the ponds have dried out due to the recent weather, the planned pond dipping event is now going to be a minibeast hunt
Calling from Anna’s Pool area at 11pm on Friday 16 May.
If anyone finds, or sees, a green and yellow budgie in the area could they please ring Jennifer Dawn on 07434 094938 and let her know. Thank you.
On Saturday we heard our first Willow Warbler, newly arrived from West Africa …
An overview of the snipe count results since 2013 using different charts.
We are currently experimenting with different ways of showing the Snipe count results …
On Monday 3 March the survey team carried out last count of the winter season.
On Monday 3 February the survey was carried out in the usual four fields.
Whilst these sightings were on the other side of the canal, I am guessing you may see these on the reserve …
The bird’s nest, is it a wren or a long tailed tit?