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Record snipe count

8 November 20232 February 2015 by Glenys

This morning’s flush count yielded an amazing total of 119 snipe! The breakdown was: Big Meadow 78 common and … Read More

8 November 202321 January 2015 by Ian Procter

We all know we are strong on magpies and don’t usually report sightings of this destructive bird but … Read More

24 June 202517 January 2015 by Aldcliffe Birder

The female brambling was once again with the chaffinch flock at Pony Wood today where up to 80 … Read More

5 November 20238 January 2015 by Glenys

There was a very handsome male pheasant by the edge of Alder Pond around 4pm today. He was … Read More

8 November 20235 January 2015 by Glenys

A very productive flush count in Fauna today, in marshes as wet as I think they have ever … Read More

4 November 20234 January 2015 by Nieduszynska

Thanks to bumping into Jon we also had a good view , and a less good photo of … Read More

8 November 20231 December 2014 by Glenys

We were joined this morning by Jon Carter, whose expert eyes are a definite bonus. Despite the recent … Read More

8 November 20233 November 2014 by Glenys

Thought we would get soaked again on this morning’s flush count, but it turned out to be bright … Read More

5 November 20237 October 2014 by Ian Procter

A group of snipe zooming over the Big Meadow wetland this morning. I guesstimate about 10 of them.

8 November 20234 October 2014 by Glenys

Today was the first count of the season. And the weather seemed to recognise it! Graham, Paul and … Read More