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School Pond lapwing

There was a lapwing prodding about in the muddy edge of School Pond this morning. It flew off … Read More

“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

Linnets & Teal

I saw a treeful of linnets (is that the collective noun for them <g>) along the long pads … Read More

Autumn birds

2 crossbills flew over FAUNA at 8.40 this morning, heading west. There were also a few redwing whizzing … 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