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Nature Diary
Nature notes from the Rustical Farm Walk in Hesketh Bank 3rd January 2026First decent frost. Two barn owls watching the world go by from their box. 1st January 20267 Widgeon up from bottom pond. Tiny Wren in hedgerow. 28th December 202530ish Swans overhead heading inland, rabbit, stoat on path near Orchard gate, three Mallard off…
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Nature Notes October 25
4th – The hare that seems to not really mind sharing the space with the dogs was caught short on the bottom path. Rather than run, it chose to swim across the pond which was a first for me to witness. Not particularly graceful but faster than you would expect. Sorry, no photo or video…
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Nature Notes September 25
Moorhen chick on shed pond spotted and is doing well. Another flush of dragonflies noted. Frequent low flying Pinkfoot geese. 6th Two hollowed out hedgehogs found on paths. Ponds have a slight increase in water level after rain. Like all the other fruit and nut trees on the plot, the sweet chestnuts are also having…
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Nature Notes August 25
Single newly hatched moorhen chick spotted on Shed pond (6th Aug).Cormorant diving on Scrapes (4th Aug)2nd hatch of Barn Owls now flying but returning to box. No shortage of voles being brought in. Frogs noted as far less than usual.Cabbage white butterflies in abundance. Brassica’s covered in caterpillarsGeese noisily moving overhead, up and down River…