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Snipe

Three snipe flew up from the Big Meadow rushes this afternoon, soon after seeing a wren sitting still … Read More

Teal and bull finches

We saw our first FAUNA  teal this afternoon, apparently a lone male with the three mallards that are … Read More

A Soggy Saunter

Took a stroll through FAUNA this morning on my way to B&Q (Oh! The glamour) and despite the … Read More

Wren

Often see a wren flitting around in the Grammar School field boundary at the west end of the boardwalk … Read More

Waxwings

Waxwings observed in Sunnyside Close today so watch out for them.

Wildlife in March

Welcome to Spring. Here are a few things to look out for this month. Boxing March Hares! Contrary … Read More

Water Rail

Very clear view of a Water Rail about 1.30pm in Lucy Brook, just down from the Cromwell Road … Read More

Bird box activity

Lots of bird activity around the ash tree at the Fauna / Orchard crossroads this afternoon including blue … Read More

Magpies

I counted 10 magpies in the Big Meadow this afternoon. Is this a record? Perhaps not good for … Read More

Heron in Big Meadow

A heron took off from the marsh in the middle of Big Meadow at about 1pm today.