Disappointing results
Snipe numbers on the reserve have previously been on a rising trend at this time of year. Not … Read More
School Pond
Counting in the fog
After the dryness of the early autumn, the marshes are now awash. And the snipe are coming back … 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
More Snipe
There were 7 snipe feeding at School Pond yesterday evening. Still a few house martins around too (in … Read More
Green sandpiper
A green sandpiper was again on School Pond Tuesday evening.
Sandpiper on School Pond
We spotted a Common Sandpiper on the mud at the edge of School Pond today – 3:00pm 6th … Read More
Song Thrush
This song thrush was spotted last night on the fence half-way between School pond and the paddock. … Read More
Snipe return
It would seem that for some birds, ‘summer’ is well and truly over… the first returning snipe have … Read More
Green sandpiper
I was admiring the muddy edges at School Pond this morning, thinking how good they looked for attracting … Read More