-
Nature Diary
Nature notes from the Rustical Farm Walk in Hesketh Bank 9th March 2026A single Snipe put up from bottom of the bank. Mallards in pairs on farm ponds. Three large deposits of frog spawn spotted on lower ponds. 16th Feb 2026Cormorant on top pond. Snipe put up from wetland at furthermost point. First daffodil opened.…
-
Nature Notes November 25
A lonely looking Wood Mouse found on a path. It looked very sorry for itself so it was moved to the warmth and shelter of a composting pile of brash and garden waste. 3rd Nov: A new one for me which google lens identified as the very aptly named Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia). 6th…
-
Rain Continues
It’s still very wet out there but the farm walk is open. The ponds are full of wildlife with ducklings and moorhen chicks all over the place. You might catch a glimpse of the Barn Owl, Heron or Kestrel but our resident Buzzard is likely to be about keeping an eye on you. Bring a…