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Garden Bird Quiz - ANSWERS!
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27 March 2020
Garden Bird Quiz!
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27 March 2020
Mammal Tracking!
Learn the tracks of mammals found on our reserve
25 March 2020
Chiffchaff singing
After a slow start, with only one Whooper on the Folly Pond, others have now started dropping in. There are currently 15 on the reserve with more in the local area. We do know through satellite tracking that UK birds have already arrived back in Iceland
20 March 2020
Lots of raptor activity!
Two peregrines were seen displaying from the Avenue Tower yesterday which was very exciting to watch! A merlin and a hen harrier have also been sighted across the reserve. It's been lovely to see all of the usual suspects enjoying the sunshine this mornin
16 March 2020
The Calm After the Storm
For those who have ever wondered whether the tide reaches the Saltcot Merse Observatory at any time then the photo above shows conditions yesterday afternoon to the east of the Observatory looking towards the patch of Gorse. This is what a 10.2m high tid
13 March 2020
Primrose in Bloom
It is lovely to see a shot of colour down the Avenue as the Primroses are coming into bloom. The name actually derives from the Latin prima rosa meaning the first rose of the year. On a still, warm day (we might get one soon!) our banking of primroses a
12 March 2020
Swans Gathering
It is that time of year again when the Whooper Swans are starting to make a move to their favoured pasture area to the East of us. We are currently averaging between 40 and 60 birds at the feeds. Interestingly we are also recording new birds arriving, p
11 March 2020
First Brambling of the Winter
The first Brambling was seen around the feeding station last Thursday and was back around again yesterday. It has been a real quiet winter for sightings of them on the Reserve and this could be the last chance until next Autumn. Wader sightings continue
10 March 2020
Enjoying a break in the rain
Patches of sunshine following yesterday's wet weather have made for lovely viewing across the site! The Avenue Tower was a particularly lovely spot to be this morning as lots of barnacle geese were feeding in the surrounding fields. The Floodground had a
8 March 2020
Little Stint the highlight
A Little Stint in the Lochar Field, viewed from the Avenue Tower, has been the highlight this week. The flooded fields have been excellent for waders again with Curlew, Golden Plover and Lapwing here in good numbers. The Golden Plover are beginning to sho
7 March 2020
Drying up, a bit
We have been working hard to get the site dry again after the recent heavy rain. You should be able to access the whole site in walking boots, but there are still some puddles around so wellies could be useful.It's great to finally have the sun shining an
26 February 2020
Good weather for Waders...again!
The wet weather and flooded fields have led to an upsurge in waders numbers around the reserve again. Nearly 2,000 Golden Plover have made themselves at home, utilising Lochar, Corner and Folly fields. They are joined by flocks of Lapwing and a few Reds
20 February 2020
Spring has Sprung!
Well the birds think so at least. Most evident have been the Song Thrushes that are making themselves known in the tops of the hedgerow trees with their repetitive song. Great Tit have been singing for a number of weeks but they are now also joined by C
19 February 2020
Puddle Jumping continues
The Scottish Puddle Jumping Championships continue today, and all this week until Friday, 12pm - 2pm. It's not just for the kids as grown-ups can join in too! New for 2020 is a Welly Wanging competition alongside the Puddle Jumping, and it all finis
18 February 2020