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.

Close encounter of the hare kind

8 February 202416 April 2013 by Glenys

I was walking along the Glasson cycle path shortly after midday today, approaching the junction with Aldcliffe Hall … Read More

More migrants

23 May 202415 April 2013 by Aldcliffe Birder

A quick walk through the reserve this afternoon revealed two swallows hawking over the large pool. , while … Read More

jack snipe x 2

23 May 202413 April 2013 by Ashmorgan

spotted on the large pond in centre of fauna around 2 weeks ago; seen over two evenings around … Read More

Swallows

23 May 202413 April 2013 by Aldcliffe Birder

The much anticipated change in wind direction in the past few days has finally allowed the movement of … Read More

Merlin & Otter

8 February 202410 April 2013 by johna

Merlin in Orchard Monday morning (around 8am). This is the second time I have seen this bird here. … Read More

Siskins

23 May 20245 April 2013 by Aldcliffe Birder

Walking through the reserve on my way to work this morning I noted: 3 siskin, up to 20 … Read More

Mistle thrushes

8 February 20244 April 2013 by Drip

Two mistle thrushes near School Pond this afternoon, their breasts particularly bright in the sunshine

Buzzard

8 February 20244 April 2013 by Drip

Buzzard observed flying over FLORA this afternoon. Two crows attempted to drive it off, but he returned to … Read More

Snipe

8 February 20243 April 2013 by Drip

Two snipe on Friar’s Pond earlier this evening, plus a pair of teal on Alder Pond

Ringed plover

8 February 202431 March 2013 by Drip

This is a bit naughty as this sighting was on the pond at the bottom of Aldcliffe Hall … Read More