MEET THE MODEL – WINSTON 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 […]
NUTHATCH
Meet the Model – Norbert the Nuthatch words and images by Peter Hanscomb Say hello to Norman , the Nuthatch Sitta europaea. This small agile and busy tit-sized woodland bird […]
BUZZARD
A little bit late but here is my last April photo of the week , the buzzard. Meet the model – Bernie the Buzzard – Buteo buteo By Graham Stewart […]
WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY
Wildlife Wednesday , 27th April 2022 What happened to spring ? Ok I can see new life , green shoots and the meadow bursting into life but it’s cold , […]
GREYLAG GOOSE
GREYLAG GOOSE Anser anser Length 80cm Wingspan 140-160cm Weight 3-4 kg Population 150,000 […]
WEEKEND WILDLIFE
Weekend Wildlife , the Wren The Wren has to be one of my favourite feathered visitor here at the Meadow Hide. While it may be one of Britains smallest bird […]
WILDLIFE FRIDAY ~ THE BLACKCAP
It’s Friday, time for a bonus day at the meadow hide. The meadow is definitely on a growth mission . The trees are now all sporting their new outfit of […]
THE ROBIN
Time for this weeks photo of the week , the humble but fascinating Robin , singing away. Here’s a little bit more information about the Robin……….. The Robin , […]
WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY ~ THE WOODPECKER
Wildlife Wednesday , The Great Spotted Woodpecker Woody , the Great Spotted Woodpecker is one of our regular visitors at the Meadow hide. He is a real favourite here at […]
OTTER
Say hello to Oscar the Otter ( Lutra lutra ) The Otter is Britain’s largest member of the Weasel Family , leading an amphibious lifestyle in our rivers, lakes and […]
HARVEST MOUSE
Harvest Mouse Micromys minutus Most people think of the harvest mouse as the tiny red-brown animalclinging to a ripe ear of wheat, however you are just as likely to findthe […]
PHEASANT
PHEASANT Phasianus colchicus Length 70-90 cm Wingspan 80-85 cm Weight 1.4 kg Population […]
HOG IN THE BOX
Action from last night in our back garden , proof if it was needed as to who rules the roost. In all the years we have filmed encounters between foxes […]
Meet the Model – Pippa the Pine Marten
Meet the Model , Pippa the Pine Marten by Graham Stewart Pippa the Pine Marten – Martes martes Once extremely common in Britain, The Pine Marten was persecuted to near […]
THURSDAY AT THE HIDE
It has been a busy old day here at the hide. The rebuild of the rear area behind the paddling pool is now complete. Feathered visitor inspection complete and it […]