Remember the Little Egret that appeared at Toad Holes Beck on 13/4. Well my thoughts at the time were that it was a migrant bird possibly on it’s way to the Aire Valley. It now appears it maybe a non-breeding…
Sightings Update…
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…
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…
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.
