What have you seen
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nelliethehooker replied on 04/01/2023 21:47
Posted on 04/01/2023 21:47
Spotted a huge flock of Canada Geese feeding by a flooded field near the site yesterday, perhaps 200+ and today a large flock of Fieldfares and Redwings.
Came across this recording, which should appeal to all those interested in birds. The Dawn Chorus by John Spillage
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=obkPZGgIVFU
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Wherenext replied on 05/01/2023 15:58
brue replied on 06/01/2023 09:22
nelliethehooker replied on 14/01/2023 21:20
Posted on 14/01/2023 21:20
Out this morning with Flyte and a fully grown female Roe deer crossed the path in front of us. She walked up a bank and then started to grass, and as we walked past she just looked up and watched us pass no more than 30 m away. She was still there when we returned 10 mins later, not at all bother by others walking on the path.
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Takethedogalong replied on 20/01/2023 15:32
Posted on 20/01/2023 15:32
Look North Yorkshire featured Robert Fuller releasing two rescued stoats last night. He is a fabulous artist, as well as wildlife saviour. Link here to his interesting website which has lots more information, videos and his online shop.
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RedKite replied on 20/01/2023 15:43
Rocky 2 buckets replied on 21/01/2023 10:08
Posted on 21/01/2023 10:08
What have I seen?, a cheeky Squirrel sat on a bird feeder(tray type) chomping his way thru the mornings offerings the saucy beggar😂. I had 5 feeding stations, but noticed the Goldfinches being made unwelcome by the tits & sparrows now the Squirrel spooking all the birds. So I’ve increased it to 10, the wire uprights x2(peanuts), the wire uprights within wire round cage x2 (fat balls), wire uprights wide mesh x2 (fat balls) free standing 1’ suspended hanging trays x2 mixed feed, long clear plastic tubes with open feeding slots x2 (1 sunflower hearts & 1 mixed feed). It seems to be harmonious thus far. I’m loathe to discourage the Squirrel but if he/she creates continuing issues I’ll enter the ‘make it hard for the Squirrel to feed’ battle on at least 8 of the feeders & isolate them from the others so no jumping over to the other feeders games-we’ll see👍🏻
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RedKite replied on 21/01/2023 12:50
Wherenext replied on 24/01/2023 17:12
Posted on 24/01/2023 17:12
Paid a visit to Burton Mere RSPB reserve.
Didn't see anything unusual, apart from a couple of Cetti Warblers but we were royally entertained whilst eating our sandwiches in the main reception/Hide by a young lady of 2½ who was also there with her Grandad. She had her own set of binoculars and a never ending supply of questions for an unfortunate reserve assistant who engaged her in a chat.
"Which one is the mummy duck?" " Where are the baby ducks?" "Why has that duck got a funny bill? (Shoveller)" "Do you feed the birds every day?" "See how I can use my binoculars" etc, etc, etc. Chatty Kathy.
Assistant relieved whenGrandad came back from making a cuppa and getting little ones orange juice.
Lovely to see one so young being so inquisitive.
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