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pesky parakeets
Friday, January 20th, 2012 | Author:

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9 ring necked parakeets on site today.

They’re always there and few native species seems to worry them.

Until a sparrowhawk flew over that is, then they went into an extreme panic.

Not quite as dominant as we thought they were then. . . .

some fly-bys:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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sap rising in January
Monday, January 16th, 2012 | Author:

Could this be the true first sign of spring?

spotted on site early morning January 16th.

… too cold to be enjoying the view though ….

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Sightings – January 2012
Sunday, January 01st, 2012 | Author:

This is a trial of a new approach to recording sightings on the reserve, so everyone can join in and see what others have to say.

Please leave a comment on this post with your sightings and be sure to include the following details if at all possible.

  • What  you saw – species (sex, numbers or other details are useful but not essential)
  • When you saw it – i.e. the date
  • Name of observer
  • Where you saw it within the site, e.g. bird was overhead, in the Mere, on alders
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