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Thursday, March 01st, 2012 | Author:

Reasonable shot of a goldcrest ….

 

and could this be the rare redpollarder?

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 ….

Thursday, November 17th, 2011 | Author:

Thursday November 17th

 

and the marsh marigold is in flower.

 

Normally the first sign of spring, the continuing mild weather is responsible for the appearance of these yellow flowers in the mere.

and a recent contribution from Derrick Davies …..

‘you can’t blame it on the wasps’

 

these colourful and noisy creatures are becoming regular visitors. Love ’em or loath ’em…?

 

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Thursday, October 20th, 2011 | Author:

This is the longest centipede I have ever seen! On an elder stump …. must have been 50 – 75mm long when stretched out .. and unusual sight  as they’re generally nocturnal

 

I think I’ll adopt it as my

Signature photo!

 

and at last a shot of the heron in flight, but almost missed it…

Friday, October 14th, 2011 | Author:

DON’T FORGET  

 – 10 days left to vote for the WWA

on the natwest community awards scheme……

http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/1865

 

Sunday, October 09th, 2011 | Author:

Meg has spotted the kingfisher! It may be fuzzy, but unmistakeable resting on a suitable perch over the mere ……

 

and our old friends the parakeet and heron, keeping an eye on things….

 

and don’t forget … vote for us at

http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/1865

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Tuesday, October 04th, 2011 | Author:

Common English Alder – alnus glutinosa

male (the long thin ones) and female catkins on the recently planted trees….

 

and whirligig beetles (gyrinidae) in the boggy area:

 

 

….. alarm these little chaps and they swim around rapidly in circles, click  whirligig below for live action!

whirligig

 

Sunday, October 02nd, 2011 | Author:

It’s a typically pleasant view, spot the heron….

In the willow top right:

 and lurking in the backwater……

 

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Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 | Author:

Monday morning: new family makes the overland trip to see the willow sculpture

Sunday, March 06th, 2011 | Author:

mallard starting to get in the mood for spring  …… the daffodil have appeared …..

 

a heron makes a fly-past ….

 

and the mallard takes a dive….

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