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Sightings & Observations

All reported wildlife sightings and plant observations made on the Nature Reserve and in the Orchard. Reports include: birds, minibeasts, other animals, plants and flowers.

Kestrel Mobbed by Magpies

This female kestrel was being mobbed by magpies by the Aldcliffe Rd. gate.

Roe Doe in Little Wood

Roe doe seen in Little Wood (behind the sightings notice board) on Sunday morning, 24 March.

Butterfly Guides

We have just added a new butterfly guides page to the website.

Bird Guides

We have just added a new bird guides page to the website. This has links to the fantastic Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) online bird guides.

First New Calf of the Year

The first new calf of the year was born on the first day of spring, March 1st.

March Flush Count

Here is the tally of birds seen at the March (and final) snipe flush.

Bird Reports: 27 February 2024

On a walk round on Tuesday 27 there was a redpoll by the path from the canal to Pony Wood. Also a list of sightings from the board.

Scarlet Elfcups in Pony Wood

These Scarlet Elfcups on a fallen tree trunk in Pony Wood were visible from the Path.

A Wide Variety of Birds

These birds were recorded on the reserve by Rachel Malloch on 17 February.