Autumn birds
2 crossbills flew over FAUNA at 8.40 this morning, heading west. There were also a few redwing whizzing … Read More
Teal
Not many snipe now
The final flush count of the winter yielded just 16 snipe: one in the Hay Meadow, one in … Read More
Teal and primroses
Five teal on Alder Pond yesterday. There are also primroses in flower in Pony Wood and lots of … Read More
Oh, what a beautiful morning!
The wonderfully sunny and almost warm conditions suited the flush counting team this morning. And the snipe too … Read More
February flush count
We delayed a week because of strong winds and I was starting to think we would have to … Read More
Counting in the fog
After the dryness of the early autumn, the marshes are now awash. And the snipe are coming back … Read More
Flower and bird report
The wood anenomes near the Orchard north gate are starting to come. Blackthorn blossom near the fruit hedge. … Read More
Extra flush count
Jon was keen on extending the winter flush counts for a further month – and it was a … Read More
Snipe numbers holding up well
Today’s snipe tally was double the number recorded for early March in the past two years. A total … Read More
Bird activity
As well as the usual garden birds around the shed and Orchard this morning there were * a … Read More