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Category Archives: Amphibians
20th May – First fledglings of 2012
Since getting back to the UK and Brandon Hill, it’s been a pretty miserable time weatherwise, but inexorably the season and wildlife pushes forward and after a few interesting Spring migrants passing through the park (including siskins, willow and garden … Continue reading
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17th April – Atlantic Adventure (mostly off topic!)
A close encounter with common dolphins – please watch in HD! I’ve just returned to Bristol after over a month away, most of it spent at sea, aboard The Bessie Ellen – a tall ship built in Plymouth in 1904. … Continue reading
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2nd August – autumn migration begins
Firstly, if you haven’t done so yet, click on the link above and check out my new wildlife map. Wow! BIRDS In the last week, a few things seem to have started their journey south for the winter. Swift numbers … Continue reading
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16th June – froglets, toadlets and ringlets
The rain has continued this last couple of weeks, which has been good for the plants, as their roots will have been getting a good soaking. The small amount we had throughout April and early May barely penetrated the hard … Continue reading
May 16th – sparrows at last
It’s been a pretty eventful few days since my last post, with a few new species to add to the list and a fresh host of fledglings to welcome to Brandon Hill. Will try and keep it brief, as lots to … Continue reading
April 22nd – swifts arriving
An unseasonably hot week, with little rain.. seems more like mid-summer than mid-April. Myriad insects out, with the first peacocks and a brimstone moth amongst them. I have been on the look-out for emerging dragonflies and damselflies and migrant birds, … Continue reading
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April 15th – spring still springing
Lots going on since Tuesday. Willow warblers are here – heard a few on Wednesday and spotted one today. Think I heard a nuthatch today, but won’t put it on the list until I have confirmed it. Most exciting was … Continue reading
Posted in Amphibians, Birds, Birdsong, Butterflies & moths, Migration, Nesting, Passerines, Photography, Trees
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April 12th – newts
After yesterday morning’s swallow, was pleased to see a couple more in the evening and a few today, all moving north/north-west. The wind has been quite blustery from that direction, so didn’t expect to see too much flying over, but … Continue reading
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Toads 10-0 Foot
This morning, a female great spot and a sparrowhawk, loads of redwings again (25+), carrion crows collecting nesting material and the chiffchaff either trying to claim the whole park or there are a few of them now. 18:30 watched a … Continue reading
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Foot 1-0 Toad
Unfortunately, I accidentally stepped on a common toad on the way home through the park late last night. It was right next to the ponds on the top of the hill, so hopefully it was leaving rather than arriving, but … Continue reading
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