Anything that has been spotted on the nature reserve
Another extremely windy day which causes to the recently introduced cows to look for shelter and one of the preferred locations is the bird feeding area. Over the past few weeks they have pulled the seed feeders down, broke the table beyond repair and knocked the bird table off the tree. This morning they had […]
A cold and frosty morning found what few duck there were, collecting in a small corner of the long pond that wasn’t covered in ice, There has been a Cormorant on the fishing ponds most mornings but today there were two, lots of easy fish to be had. There was a small covering of snow […]
Hi, no snow here but just recently I took a walk from Coniston to Black Crag via Tarn Hows with friends.We decided to have a break on a bench seat and the robin landed and took bread crumbs from our hands. Dramatic views that day too……a winter wonderland, Seasons Greetings From Bri & Bob
First snow fell a week ago but it’s soon been washed away with the subsequent warm weather and buckets of rain. Lots of migrant Robins have arrived and are regular visitors at the feeders, which leads to lots of squabbles, they spend more time chasing than feeding. Bob and Bri
Posted by Ian Received an irate phone call from the Reserve livestock farmer today,his sheep have once again been attacked. Can’t blame the dogs,it’s ALWAYS the owners fault. Seems to be always Sat and Sun when the poor dogs are let loose out of control. This pic is one of many over the last few […]
The badgers have attacked the seat built by Natural England for the second time in two weeks. Don’t know what is attracting them, but they soon cause major destruction to get to it, see photos. Fencing of the southern part of the reserve commenced this week, and they are hoping to have it completed in […]
Over the last two weeks these two appear to have become good buddies, they are at the pond every morning, sometimes stood on the bank, as in the photo and other times both will be fishing. On the way back over the tip we came across a well fed frog, with this warm weather there […]
Posted by Ian This year has seen us have the best summer in a long time and nature has provided some good foraging for both birdlife and ourselves. With the onset of rain the blackberries have all but disappeared but have been replaced by the best field mushroom crop in years (see pic)
Posted by Ian Pics from previous post ‘Barn Owl News’
Posted by Ian A spectacular summer this year which resulted in one of our owl boxes attracted a breeding pair of owls . The pair raised five young all varying in weight and size by the time they were rung in June by World Owl Trust Staff,ably assisted by ourselves (see pics). They were monitored […]