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Sightings & Observations

All reported wildlife sightings and plant observations made on the Nature Reserve and in the Orchard. Reports include: birds, minibeasts, other animals, plants and flowers.

Great Spotted Woodpecker Nest in Pony Wood

Spoke to a gentleman who had been visiting for the last week to observe the nest of a Great Spotted Woodpecker.  As we watched a red head poked out of a hole in a tree and started loudly shouting …

Lapwing in Flora Field

We may have lapwing nesting in Flora Field for the first time for many years.

Hares in Flora Field

Yesterday evening I saw one hare hunkered down in the field when a second hare appeared.

Sightings Board Report

These were recorded on the board between the 13th and the 17th of May …

Hare in West Field

There were more sightings of the two hare on 1 May, this one in West Field.

Roe Deer and Brown Hare

This roe deer was in a garden that backs onto Upper Sowerholme.

Male Wheater

Male wheatear in West Field this afternoon (Tuesday 30 April).