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A disappointing tally

5 November 20239 January 2017 by Glenys

Given the strength of snipe numbers so far this season, we were expecting a busy time this morning. … Read More

8 November 202310 December 2016 by Drip

I forgot to post Jonathan’s email to the volunteers but the report on what we actually did follows. … Read More

5 November 202328 November 2016 by MikeB

I saw a treeful of linnets (is that the collective noun for them <g>) along the long pads … Read More

23 May 202420 October 2016 by Aldcliffe Birder

2 crossbills flew over FAUNA at 8.40 this morning, heading west. There were also a few redwing whizzing … Read More

8 November 20233 October 2016 by Glenys

In previous years, the first flush count of the winter has netted fewer than 10 snipe. This morning … Read More

8 November 20237 April 2016 by Glenys

The final flush count of the winter yielded just 16 snipe: one in the Hay Meadow, one in … Read More

19 December 20237 March 2016 by Glenys

The wonderfully sunny and almost warm conditions suited the flush counting team this morning. And the snipe too … Read More

8 November 20238 February 2016 by Glenys

We delayed a week because of strong winds and I was starting to think we would have to … Read More

5 November 20234 January 2016 by Glenys

Snipe numbers on the reserve have previously been on a rising trend at this time of year. Not … Read More

19 December 20232 November 2015 by Glenys

After the dryness of the early autumn, the marshes are now awash. And the snipe are coming back … Read More