A pair of female Whinchats, a rarity nowadays was at Caldene fields on the 26/4. A late sighting of 2 Sand Martins which flew E at the same location. Also at the site on the 18/4 was the first Common…
Dilemma Pays Off…
On Monday 13/4 I had been invited to take the Oakenshaw Walking group on a nature walk around Raw Nook LNR. Has I was walking to the pick up point I thought I would checkout the fisherman’s pond at nearby…
Remembering Gillian a Valued Member of Our Conservation Group.
Sadly we recently lost a valuable member of our Conservation Group. However, Gillian from Oakenshaw will always be remembered for her smile, enthusiasm and her excellent ‘ Litter picking skills’ Alone with her husband David we planted a tree in…
Tackling the Bramble…
Yesterday was our conservation’s group workday which found us in Toad Holes Beck. The south facing bank near the pond was thick of Bramble so last year we reduced the valuable Bramble by half to create a wildflower meadow. However,…
First signs of spring!
Now I’m not telling lies but yesterday was a sunny day!. The early nesting bird species were singing and some early spring flowers were on show. I found the first Primrose of the year at Raw Nook LNR by the…
Important meeting!
On Saturday 7th February at Raw Nook LNR, our conservation group held a highly important and productive meeting with Richard Perham, Countryside Officer for Countryside and Rights of Way(second left), and David Campbell, Biodiversity Officer(far left)—both representing Bradford Council. We…
No Otter sightings but another surprise!
Despite several attempts I have not seen the Otter again at Toad Holes Beck suggesting the animal is passing through our area perhaps when the weather is harsh. However, today a female Kingfisher was at the middle pond at the…
A VERY Special Visitor at Toad Holes Beck…
On Friday the 21/11/25 at the large pond (Tiffin’s pond) at Toad Holes Beck I watched an Otter for about 10 minutes both in the water and exploring the bank. The animal was in excellent condition. This is my second…
A Parachute Arrives…
Above is a very tiny Twig Parachute Marasmiellus ramealis. I found this stunning fungi on a small Silver Birch twig at Raw Nook LNR yesterday. Please see the video on my YouTube Urban Wildlife Tips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY5JuOlb4Yg_K3f8Cz_mHDg The fungus is…
Following on from Saturday…
Relating to John Gavaghan (fungi expert) visit to Raw Nook LNR on Saturday he found an unfamiliar fungi which he took away for further research. He emailed me to say the species was a Garland Roundhead – Stropharia coronilla (opposite) Which is…
