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November 2025 Snipe Flush Count

The first flush count of the Winter season was carried out today, in mild but very wet and windy conditions.

Teal and other Birds

Nine teal were spotted on the pond in West Field and at the feeding station today, on a very cold morning …

A Wide Variety of Birds

These birds were recorded on the reserve by Rachel Malloch on 17 February.

Teal in Cromwell Pond

There were 7 teal in Cromwell Pond this afternoon. Steve

Teal

Two pairs of teal in School Pond this afternoon. Steve

December flush count

It’s impossible to predict how any one count will go: there does not seem to be any obvious … Read More

A good tally

Finally an encouraging flush count! In fact, the highest January total of snipe since the winter of 2014/15. … Read More