Wheatear in Flora Field
We saw one possibly two wheatear today – they usually drop by after the field has been ploughed , … Read More
Other Animals
Reports and observations of animals other than birds and minibeasts.
Shell duck and roe deer
On Monday afternoon we saw two shell duck in the West Field wetland and a couple of roe … Read More
Still a few snipe around
The final snipe count for this winter put up 13 snipe, all common. Seven in Big Meadow, two … Read More
Snipe and hare
Yesterday I flushed 5 snipe from Flora Field and saw a brown hare. Has anyone seen more than … Read More
Hare and heron
A heron flew up from Lucy Brook this morning and I spotted a hare lolloping along in Flora … Read More
Deer
Four roe deer spotted this morning in Flora Field heading in the direction of Upper Sowerholme
February Flush Count
Finally a cold spell of weather, although the temperature for the count itself was relatively mild. Today’s tally was … Read More
Deer, Linnets and a Barn Owl
Recent sightings from Michael: 05/01: This morning at 10am I saw 3 small deer emerge from the trees … Read More
Yet another poor count
This morning’s tally of snipe was a measly 15 (including 1 jack). 14 flushed in Big Meadow, one … Read More
Sights and sounds
I saw a fox crossing the West Field this morning and then heard a very noisy woodpecker in … Read More