Thrush and geese
Part of the large flock of geese currently feeding on the hills adjacent to West Field actually crossed … Read More
Birds
Sightings of birds seen on and around the Nature Reserve.
Jay and Kestrel
This jay was seen in the Orchard yesterday at 2.00 p.m. The kestrel was over School … Read More
Surprising results
I had feared that we might get swallowed up by the marshes after all the rain. But although … Read More
Here, Hare Here
While checking barn owl roost sites yesterday I noted at least 2 hares on the reserve. The mixed finch flock … Read More
Counting in the fog
After the dryness of the early autumn, the marshes are now awash. And the snipe are coming back … Read More
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