School Pond

Shelduck on School Pond

4 November 202330 April 2015 by Ian

Is it a shelduck? No! It is a sheldrake (see red knob on beak)! This bird was briefly … Read More

8 November 20231 April 2015 by Glenys

Jon was keen on extending the winter flush counts for a further month – and it was a … Read More

8 November 20232 March 2015 by Glenys

Today’s snipe tally was double the number recorded for early March in the past two years. A total … Read More

8 November 20232 February 2015 by Glenys

This morning’s flush count yielded an amazing total of 119 snipe! The breakdown was: Big Meadow 78 common and … Read More

8 November 202321 December 2014 by Drip

Little egret flying along the west hedge of West Field this afternoon. We also spotted a couple of … Read More

8 November 20231 December 2014 by Glenys

We were joined this morning by Jon Carter, whose expert eyes are a definite bonus. Despite the recent … Read More

8 November 202328 November 2014 by Drip

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

23 May 202425 November 2014 by Aldcliffe Birder

There were 6 teal and a single female shoveler on School Pond this morning. I can’t remember seeing … Read More

5 November 202316 November 2014 by Glenys

I walked along the Fauna footpath last night, shortly after dark. There was a lot of noise coming … Read More

8 November 20233 November 2014 by Glenys

Thought we would get soaked again on this morning’s flush count, but it turned out to be bright … Read More