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Whinchat – 2nd May

May 2, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 2nd May, Deep Pit, Grasshopper Warbler, House Martin, Hump, Shelduck, Swift, Whinchat, Willow PondPete Smith

This morning there was a report of a Whinchat on the Deep Pit fence posts below the power lines. Two Grasshopper Warblers were reeling, one by the Hump and the other by Willow Pond. Some Swifts were passing through with some House Martins and a Shelduck flew through upriver.  PS.

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Volunteer Work Morning
Oct 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
If you would like to help with some of the management work come along in the morning. We meet inside the metal gates in the small car park. Park on Teal Close and walk along … Continue reading Volunteer Work Morning →
2:00 pm Bird Walk and Murmuration
Bird Walk and Murmuration
Oct 9 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
There should be eight species of duck to see and the walk will be finished off by watching the Starling murmuration as they come to roost in the reed beds. Of course this depends on … Continue reading Bird Walk and Murmuration →
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Come and join us on a bird count. This is a good way for beginners to gain experience and to find out more about the site. Meet at the end of Teal Close, opposite the … Continue reading Monthly Bird Count →
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