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A host of magpies

We all know we are strong on magpies and don’t usually report sightings of this destructive bird but … Read More

Brambling & Hare

The female brambling was once again with the chaffinch flock at Pony Wood today where up to 80 … Read More

Pheasant

There was a very handsome male pheasant by the edge of Alder Pond around 4pm today. He was … Read More

January Flush Count

A very productive flush count in Fauna today, in marshes as wet as I think they have ever … Read More

Kestrel

Thanks to bumping into Jon we also had a good view , and a less good photo of … Read More

December flush count

We were joined this morning by Jon Carter, whose expert eyes are a definite bonus. Despite the recent … Read More

Return of the snipe

Thought we would get soaked again on this morning’s flush count, but it turned out to be bright … Read More

Snipe

A group of snipe zooming over the Big Meadow wetland this morning. I guesstimate about 10 of them.

Winter flush count

Today was the first count of the season. And the weather seemed to recognise it! Graham, Paul and … Read More

Jays

Two jays very active around the Lucy Brook end of Big Meadow this afternoon.