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Flowers in the Orchard

Many people have admired the snowdrops in the Orchard but there are some crocus appearing as well.

Birds in the Orchard

Possibly three woodpeckers competing around the Orchard area this morning. It was amusing seeing people walking by with … Read More

First signs of spring?

Whilst working in the fields this morning we came across the first frogspawn of the year in the … Read More

Woodpecker

A greater spotted woodpecker was seen in the Orchard just before the Wassailing yesterday. Plus the song thrush.

Song thrush

Song thrush observed in the Orchard this morning. Still hundreds of geese on the hillside just beyond our … Read More

Heron and snowdrops

A heron took off from the Flora Field as we walked on the canal towpath this afternoon. And … Read More

Feathers

Whilst in the West Field this morning we found a group of feathers, the remains of a bird … Read More

Partridge

I was in the Flora Field yesterday checking the clearing of the wild flower margin when I disturbed … Read More

Ladybirds

Entomologists might inspect the post and board fence and gate posts around the Shed where we have a … Read More