Counting in the fog
After the dryness of the early autumn, the marshes are now awash. And the snipe are coming back … Read More
Birds
Sightings of birds seen on and around the Nature Reserve.
Stock Dove
One of a group of 3-4 stock doves feeding on the bird-mix just north of Little Wood … Read More
Grey Wagtail on Alder Pond
This grey wagtail would normally be seen by fast-flowing rivers, but was on Alder Pond yesterday afternoon.
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
More Snipe
There were 7 snipe feeding at School Pond yesterday evening. Still a few house martins around too (in … Read More
Snipe
Whilst ragworting (the last foray?) around the edges of the Big Meadow marsh put up two snipe.
Green sandpiper
A green sandpiper was again on School Pond Tuesday evening.
Snipe return
It would seem that for some birds, ‘summer’ is well and truly over… the first returning snipe have … Read More