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“February” flush count

February’s flush count was brought forward in the light of this week’s FFOG meeting which – among other things – will … Read More

A disappointing tally

Given the strength of snipe numbers so far this season, we were expecting a busy time this morning. … Read More

Lots to See

An excellent tally for the third flush count of the season. 114 snipe counted, 4 of which were … Read More

Building up nicely

A lovely late-autumn morning for the second flush count of the season. A total of 80 snipe flushed: … Read More

A promising start

In previous years, the first flush count of the winter has netted fewer than 10 snipe.  This morning … Read More

Not many snipe now

The final flush count of the winter yielded just 16 snipe: one in the Hay Meadow, one in … Read More

Oh, what a beautiful morning!

The wonderfully sunny and almost warm conditions suited the flush counting team this morning. And the snipe too … Read More

February flush count

We delayed a week because of strong winds and I was starting to think we would have to … Read More

Disappointing results

Snipe numbers on the reserve have previously been on a rising trend at this time of year. Not … Read More

Surprising results

I had feared that we might get swallowed up by the marshes after all the rain. But although … Read More