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…
Winter is on it’s way!
Yesterday at Caldene fields two winter visitor had arrived into the UK from the Scandinavia area. A single Fieldfare and 3 Redwings were resting in a tree with a further 13 Redwings flew overhead. On the 14th of October a…
Sedge Warbler tries again!
A male Sedge Warbler is again trying to attract a mate at Toad Holes Beck. I found one in full song on the 6/5 singing from cover at the middle pond. Like it’s cousin the Reed Warbler which I have…
Sightings updates!
Firstly I counted at least 6 Green-veined white butterflies( opposite) this morning at Toad Holes Beck which is great news as last year there were hardly any sightings. Also at the site on the 23rd was a passage Common Whitethroat.…
It Worked!
We remember with affection when Yorkshire Wildlife Trust worked with our conservation group in managing the bio-diversity in our nature areas in Low Moor & Oakenshaw. I also remember when Peter Gurney from the trust stated ” Shall we erect…
Red Kite…
Yesterday a Red Kite flew low over East Bierley giving excellent views. At least 4 Chiffchaffs at Raw Nook LNR and Toad Holes Beck.
Spring is Here!
Yes…The first migrant Chiffchaff has arrived in our recording area. A single was in song this morning at Toad Holes Beck.
An excellent sighting!
I recently received an email from Chris who lives in Oakenshaw. On the 1/12 he was in his garden when he saw a Raven flying over his house. Thankfully he took a good description and recorded it’s call, as the…
Mandarin Duck found!
In my last post I talked about the male Mandarin Duck that was found at the pond off Mill Carr Hill Road, Oakenshaw on the 29/9. I searched for the duck the following morning but it had left and my suspicions…
A special visitor passes through…
On Sunday the 29/9/24 around noon I saw from a distance what I thought was a white dog at the pond at Raw Nook LNR. A closer look with my binoculars revealed a Little Egret. My only other sightings of…
