This morning signs of spring at Caldene fields with 131 Meadow pipits returning N with a further 3 resting in the fields. Also moving N were 13 Alba wagtails, 1 Redwing and a single Skylark. A Parakeet Sp (escapee) with…
A site first and another Pheasant surprise…
This morning I found a bird species which I have never recorded in our area but have been expecting it for a number of year now. I saw a Stonechat Saxicola torquata sat on a house roof! it stayed there…
Pheasant surprise…
A bit of a strange sighting today of an adult male Pheasant in our area. This is my second ever record as I am not aware of any birds in the near vicinity to our recording area. The thought crossed…
Brambling…
A female Brambling fed with Chaffinches at Caldene fields today first sighting of the winter. Please keep a look out in our local area they ‘ maybe ‘ on the move searching for food.
Southern’s in trouble…
Since 2016 in a damp area at Toad Holes Beck there has been a good population of Southern Marsh orchids peaking at 8 during 2017. However, I have noticed over the years that this area has become overgrown with Brambles,…
Not only for the kids…
Yes….an excellent chance to enjoy our local wildlife area with a guided fun walk for children and adults…Can you find an Elf cup…or spot the first Snowdrops? come along a enjoy nature on YOUR doorstep…
Storms bring destruction and joy…
It was certainly wellington weather today as I walked the patch. Caldene fields were soaked with water and mud which attracted 2 feeding Pied Wagtails. The path into Raw Nook NR was totally flooded but unfortunately the storm had brought…
Hedge planting…
At Toad Holes Beck there is to be a new wildlife hedge planted on land which is owned by the Woodlands cricket club just off the footpath leading to Dyehouse road. Today I met Stuart Tordoff groundsman at Woodlands on…
Moth Leaf mines…
Since the new year I have been trying to get to grips with the difficult subject of moth leaf mines. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf_miner So today I went to Raw Nook Nr looking for Coptotriche marginea which is a common species and can…
Workday surprise…
On Saturday our group cleared over growing vegetation from a footpath at Toad Holes Beck that runs at the back of the pond. It was a lovely but cold morning but we all soon got warm as some tackled the…
