You may recall that the meadow at Raw Nook NR has been neglected over the years which has encouraged grasses to push out the native flowers thence over the years I have starting to record fewer butterfly and moth species…
Migrant counts…
Today I conducted a survey of spring migrants that are passing through or staying to breed on the local patch. I first started at Caldene fields where there is a nice male Wheatear (passage) which arrived yesterday and is feeding…
A small influx of Chiffchaffs…
Yesterday I was looking for spring migrants but could only find Chiffchaffs that were enjoying the spring sunshine. In fact there were 3 possibly 2 males and a female at Raw Nook NR and a further 4 at Toad Holes…
Spring is arriving…
A single male Chiffchaff was in full song at Raw Nook Nr this morning…no sign of any other migrants as yet.
Swan news…
Some maybe aware of the Mute Swans at Toad Holes Beck. I say Swans because there were originally 2 on the 19/2 but one has left and the other one has remained. The Swan has been ringed and today I…
Frog spawn and signs of spring…
As yet there are no signs of any Frog spawn at either Raw Nook NR or Toad Holes beck. However, over the years my records indicate that the third week in March is a average time for spawn so maybe…
Nature Play Walk a great success…
My perception of the Nature Play Walk arranged by Sarah from the YWT was probably an audience of around 10 people would attend. I was wrong as 26 adults and children some from the Shipley area greeted us at Victoria…
School Holidays nature event…
My good friend Sarah Goldsmith of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has contacted me regarding a ‘ Nature play walk ‘ around Raw Nook NR and Toad Holes Beck… I will be joining in the fun which is free and open…
Australian pair pay a visit…again
In December 2010 a pair of Chestnut Teal spent two days at the fisherman’s pond at Toad Holes beck. I photographed the pair as they were escapees possibly from a wildlife collection. The duck originates from southern Australia but is…
Kingfisher and a surprise at Harold Park…
On Tuesday there was a kingfisher at Toad Holes beck giving excellent views as it sat out in the open…however, no camera! So today I went down with the camera and guess what the Kingfisher was still there but there…
