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A Wide Variety of Birds

These birds were recorded on the reserve by Rachel Malloch on 17 February.

Jay

25 September – there was a Jay planting acorns in Big Meadow.

Here we go again….

The first flush count of the winter this morning put up a total of 22 snipe, all common. … 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

Heron and jays

I saw a heron in the middle of the Grammar School field today. I have seen it there … Read More

October flush count

Our first foray of the winter through the marshes this morning raised a total of 7 snipe: one … Read More

Bird activity

As well as the usual garden birds around the shed and Orchard this morning there were * a … Read More

Teal and ?

At least eight teal on School Pond yesterday morning (27th), then in the afternoon as well as teal … Read More