Wardsend Nature Watch, March 2024

by Sean Ashton Good weather was forecast and the fog that hung in the Loxley Valley would surely burn off quickly. With that in mind an early morning trip to Wardsend Cemetery seemed a very good idea. We heard a Dipper on the river a Livesey Street but the river was swollen after yesterday’s rain. … Continue reading Wardsend Nature Watch, March 2024

A birding update, February 2024

by Sean Ashton Our bird surveying, facilitated by Don Catchment Rivers Trust, got off to a great start on Monday. We were blessed with good weather after all the rain and there were a few rocks for Dippers and Grey Wagtails to perch on if we were lucky enough. We recorded 16 species including 2 Buzzards, … Continue reading A birding update, February 2024