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The first visit by the Stock Dove and the Pied Wagtail.

For a few days now i have spotted the Buzzard in the Hide area, i went down at 10am Saturday and waited in the hide for about 20 minutes. Then i heard the Rooks getting excited , then i heard the Buzzard calling, so i went into the new hide and spotted the Buzzard sitting… Read more »

­ Sparrow-sized but slim and with a long, deeply notched tail, the male has a black head, white collar and a drooping moustache. Females and winter males have a streaked head. In flight the tail looks black with broad, white edge ­ Predominantly a farmland and wetland bird. Typically found in wet vegetation but has… Read more »

Had my eye on this great trunk for a couple of years. Managed to move it 100 yards to the hide to make a brilliant bird table.

Apple tree and Pear tree now in place at the Hide. Good harvest and the Fieldfare and Redwing will love the fruit.

My back is in bits but well worth it, A telegraph pole a Chain Saw. Then transport it to the Hide then man handle them into place. Fill with soil from stream area and top with compost, still need topping up. Also a nice pile of rocks for critters to mess in. The Extension on… Read more »

Great day working at the hide followed by an hour photography. The Female Reed Bunting made the first visit.

The next stage at the Hide is encourage Butterflies and Bees and any other insects that attracted to certain Shrubs and trees. I am also going to plant a Pear and Apple tree this will give the Blackbirds Fieldfare and Redwing a source of food. So the plan is to ask anyone from the site… Read more »

On my way down to the Hide i came across 2 Goldcrest chasing each other so lens cap off and tried to follow them as they flew from branch to branch. Being the smallest bird in Britain and not known for coming to feeders there very hard to photograph never really stopping for the camera… Read more »

Well nearly a week gone and the family are doing ok, but have lost 2 young ducklings. Lets keep our fingers crossed that she rears all the other 11.

Up early this morning to check on Mum and her young, good news still 13 but just a bit worried Grey Heron will come soon, so if your opposite the pond and see the Grey Heron scare it away as one Grey Heron will take the whole lot if given the chance. But that us… Read more »

I set up the Wildlife Trail Camera  days ago to see what was in the area of the Hide, i found a small path that has been made down by the Beck so i set it up there on the off chance that i would capture something. Very happy with what i got

Great news the first Reed Bunting on site. Midday to day the Male Reed Bunting was sighted outside 30 Birch Wood. This is the first one that i have seen, but no female around. 

Great to see the Hedgehog at 30 Birch Wood today eating the seed the birds have dropped.

Hi what a great month i have recorded the following bird sightings around the site, but still another week to go so fingers crossed could get a few more. Siskin Greenfinch Goldfinch Lessor Redpol Coal Tit Goldcrest. Chaffinch Canada Goose Curlew Oystercatcher Rook Jackdaw Magpie Jay Tree Sparrow. Starling Wood Pideon Colard Dove Stock Dove… Read more »

The RSPB: Greenfinch ­ Its twittering and wheezing song, and flash of yellow and green as it flies, make this finch a truly colourful character. Nesting in a garden conifer, or feasting on black sunflower seeds, it is a regular garden visitor, able to take advantage of food in rural and urban gardens. Although quite… Read more »

Me and Ruth finished the inside of the Hide and it is now ready for use. Tried it out this morning. Hope that people get enjoyment from it.

Many different birds visiting the hide Male and Female Chaffinch and Male and Female Lesser Redpoll