Water rail

November flush count

8 November 20234 November 2019 by Glenys

Another very wet tramp through the marshes this morning. A total of 37 snipe flushed, one of them … Read More

8 February 2018 by Glenys

Prodding about in the muddy edge of Lucy Brook near the Cromwell Road gate this morning. Promptly scuttled … Read More

8 November 20234 December 2017 by Glenys

This was the tally of snipe in the Fauna fields this morning, including one Jack in Big Meadow. After … Read More

8 November 20235 December 2016 by Glenys

An excellent tally for the third flush count of the season. 114 snipe counted, 4 of which were … 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 20232 March 2015 by Glenys

Today’s snipe tally was double the number recorded for early March in the past two years. A total … Read More

8 November 20235 January 2015 by Glenys

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

23 May 20245 November 2014 by Aldcliffe Birder

A small group of redwing were feeding in hawthorns near Carr House Meadow this morning and a water rail was calling … Read More

8 November 202311 July 2014 by Drip

Two rather different birds around the outlet to Alder Pond yesterday. A passer by thought they were water … Read More

8 February 20247 March 2013 by Glenys

Very clear view of a Water Rail about 1.30pm in Lucy Brook, just down from the Cromwell Road … Read More