Interesting moment this morning as I was coming back from a visit to Toad Holes Beck. I observed a Jay hopping around and appeared to looking for something. I waited and then it started digging and digging and bingo it…
Pollution update…
I have been contacted by the Environmental Agency regarding the liquid pollution at Toad Holes Beck. They stated that it has been a fitting on a pipe from a company at the Euroway Trading estate that has probably come loose…
First Swallow…
Recorded my first Swallow of the year moving north this morning at Caldene Fields. No other new migrants were recorded but two male Bullfinch were claiming territory at Toad Holes Beck which is good news.
Breeding in full swing…
This morning I found that a pair of Mallard have bred at Toad Holes Beck. A female was keeping her 9 chicks well hidden from view. Also looking after a family were a pair of Coots also at the site,…
Goldcrest and years gone by…
A male Goldcrest was in full song at Toad Holes Beck this morning at the same location a pair was observed last year in spring. An educated guess would be that the species could be now breeding at the site.…
Common Teal…
Disturbed a male Common Teal this morning at the small pond at Toad Holes Beck. Flew off immediately..but gut feeling it will return later. First ever spring record.
Spring butterflies and Common Buzzards…
A nice selection of spring butterflies at Toad Holes Beck today. A Speckled Wood was enjoying the shade, two Small Whites by the middle pond, three Small tortoiseshell feeding on Lesser celandine and a single Peacock feeding on Blackthorn. Also of interest…
Blackcap arrivals…
Had a minor influx of Blackcaps following the recent southerly winds. Yesterday 2nd of April a singing male was at Caldene Fields and today 3 males were at Raw nook Nr and a pair together at Toad holes Beck. However,…
Sightings from our neighbours…
Just received an update from Phil who lives in the Wyke area relating to sighting from that area. It’s interesting to know what birds are visiting and breeding in adjacent areas as this could have an impact on the sightings…
First spring migrants arrive…
Yesterday saw the first Spring migrants to arrive in our recording area. A singing Chiffchaff was at Raw Nook Nr and another was in full song at ToadHoles Beck 13/3/2017 First of the year! Chiffchaff at Raw Nook Nr Today…
