WILDLIFE – THE WEASEL
The Weasel – Musrela nivalis The Weasel , Musrela nivalis is a member of the Mustelid family of mammals and is related to Stoats, Ferrets, Polecats and Otters all of […]
WILDLIFE – PIED WAGTAIL
The Pied Wagtail, known for its frantic tail-wagging and black-and-white plumage, is a common sight in car parks and city centers. While most are year-round residents in the UK, some migrate to the Mediterranean and Africa during winter. Adult males defend territories, while young and female wagtails forage in groups during winter. They primarily feed on insects and sometimes forage in urban areas. Breeding from April to June, they raise up to three broods and are adaptable in nesting locations. Unfortunately, their numbers have declined, possibly due to issues with waterways and invertebrate availability. Despite this, they are currently listed as of little concern.
WILDLIFE – SNOWY OWL
The Snowy Owl , Bubo scandiacus The Snowy Owl is a bird of Arctic tundra or open grasslands and fields and a rare visitor to the British Isles. Between 1967 and […]
WILDLIFE – CANADA GOOSE
The Canada goose – Branta canadensis The Canada goose , the largest resident goose here in the uk is a non native species introduced from North American approximately 300 years ago. It’s […]
WILDLIFE – REDSHANK
The Redshank – Tringa tetanus The Common Redshank is a large sandpiper with long, bright red legs or “ shanks “ It is a typical wader, feeding in shallow water […]
WILDLIFE – BLACK-HEADED GULL
The Black-headed Gull – Chroicocephalus ridibundus The Black-headed Gull is Britain’s smallest species of Common Gull. They are the most common inland gull and can be seen all year round […]
Wildlife – SONG THRUSH
The Song Thrush – Turdus philomelos The Song Thrush , Turdus philomelos once known as the throstles is a medium sized member of the thrush family. It is smaller than Blackbird, slightly […]
WILDLIFE – LONG EARED OWL
The Long-eared Owl , Asio otus Long-eared Owls are nimble flyers, with hearing so acute they can snatch prey in complete darkness. In spring and summer, listen for their low, […]
WILDLIFE – THE PEACOCK BUTTERFLY
The Peacock Butterfly – Inachis io The peacock butterfly is one of the most common garden butterfly , found throughout most of England and Wales , and more rarely in […]
Wildlife – LINNET
The Linnet – Carduelis cannabina The Linnet is a small, slim finch, widely distributed and once popular as a cage bird because of its melodious song. The adult male’s summer plumage […]
IN THE HIDE
In The Hide , Gordon Buchanan Gordon Buchanan is an award-winning presenter and wildlife cameraman, his credits including the Planet Earth and Frozen Planet series and, as presenter, the popular […]
WILDLIFE – THE KINGFISHER
The Kingfisher – Alcedo atthis Most people are only ever likely to catch a flash of electric blue as the Kingfisher skims over the water, once perched, despite its vibrant […]
WILDLIFE – THE WOOD DUCK
The Wood duck – Aix sponsa The wood duck , also known as the Carolina duck is a medium-sized duck. This non native duck originates from North America and most found […]
WILDLIFE – TAWNY OWL
The Tawny Owl – Strix aluco The Tawny Owl , Strix aluco Is the most common species of owl here in the U.K. with an estimated population of around of […]
THE HIDE – TRUST
September , i know don’t say it , where has the summer / year gone ? Our local shop is full of mince pies and christmas chocolates just as I’m recovering from our two sunny weeks ! The upgrades, new exterior trims , insulated floor covering and repaint of the hide are now completed , well almost , so we are now ready for the winter season , my favourite time of year by far.
WILDLIFE – THE REDWING
The Redwing – Turdus iliacus Our smallest thrush, it is a common winter visitor. The pale stripe over the eye and the red patch on its flanks help to identify […]
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