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Nature Diary
Nature notes from the Rustical Farm Walk in Hesketh Bank 18th March 20263 Buzzards enjoying the thermals from the first decent bit of sun this year. Single Snipe in grass at top of coppice. 9th March 2026A single Snipe put up from bottom of the bank. Mallards in pairs on farm ponds. Three large deposits…
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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…
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Teasel Tuesday
Today was the day to begin prepping all of the dried teasels from last year in readiness for the wreath making season. Each teasel is cleaned and shaken by hand to release any remaining seeds which are then used for sowing more plants and for bird food. Goldfinches just love teasels and descend on our…
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Dog Field Availability
Update: Now taken Available from 3rd November 2024 – A one acre grass paddock at Becconsall Lane, Hesketh Bank. Fully fenced and perfect for sole use dog training and exercise. Grass mowing and hedge cutting is included in price of £100 per calendar month. Suitable for a private individual or professional dog walker / dog…
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Growing Firewood – 2024 update
Following on from our 2019 update about our less than scientific ‘growing your own’ firewood trial, it was time to harvest the same stools again so thought it worthy of another post. This hybrid willow stool pictured below is on its third cut since planting and was last harvested five years ago. The brash is…