Moth night sat 26th

 Start time 6PM, usual warm clothes, good footwear and torch.

 I'm at a wedding that day, so Daniel will see whoever that evening. No it's not mine lol.

Moth night sat 12th

 5.30 to 6.00m start. Usual warm clothes, stout footwear, torch, and your in.

2weeks ago we had:

acleris hastiana, and aganopterix ciliella, a heracliana variant.

Psst, dont tell those who came to the zero nights lol. They wont believe us!

See whoever then.

Bird Sightings January 2022

Mute Swan, Pink-footed Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard, Teal, Tufted Duck, Goldeneye, Goosander, Pheasant sp, Little Grebe, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Moorhe, Woodcock, Snipe, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Herring Gull, Stock Dove, Tawny Owl, Barn Owl, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Meadow Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Dipper, Dunnock, Robin, Song Thrush, Redwing, Mistle Thrush, Blackbird, Goldcrest, Wren, Great Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Magpie, Jay, Jackdaw, Rook, Carrion Crow, Starling, Chaffinch, Redpoll, Goldfinch, Siskin, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting. With thanks to Jeff Milne, Mike Henshaw, Dan Buckle and Dave Sutcliffe for sharing their sightings.

  

 

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Moth night sat 29th

 I think 5 to 5.30pm this time, stays lighter a little longer now. Usual warm clothing, stout footware and torch!!!!!! Up to you but I like to see where I'm going.

See whoever then - cause I'll have a torch!

Moth night sat 15th

 Good footwear, warm clothing and TORCH. It can be useful seeing where you are going.

Start time 5.00pm, arrivals from 4.30pm. See whoever then.

December 2021 Bird Sightings

Mute Swan, Whooper Swan, Pink-footed Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard, Teal, Tufted Duck, Goldeneye, Goosander, Pheasant, Little Grebe, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Buzzard, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Lesser Black Backed Gull, Stock Dove, Wood Pigeon, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Meadow Pipit, Pied Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, Dipper, Dunnock, Robin, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Goldcrest, Wren, Great Tit, Coal, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Magpie, Jay, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Siskin, Bullfinch. With thanks to Jeff Milne and David Sutcliffe for their sightings.

Moth night sat 1st

 4.30 to 5.00pm start, clothing and footwear for weather, torch useful.

First session of a new year, see whoever then.

From the undergrowth. Male and Female Pheasant

 

Moth night sat 18th

 4.30 to 5.00pm, warm clothing, stout footwear and torch will be useful. Quite a few November moths about last time.See whoever then.

November 2021 Bird Sightings

Mute Swan, Pink-footed Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard, Goldeneye, Goosander, Pheasant, Little Grebe, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Yellow Legged Gull, Lesser Black Backed Gull, Stock Dove, Woodpigeon, Barn Owl, Kingfisher, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Meadow Pipit, Pied Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, Dipper, Dunnock, Robin, Redwing, Blackbird, Firecrest, Goldcrest, Wren, Great Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Magpie, Jay, Jackdaw, Rook, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Linnet, Goldfinch, Siskin, Bullfinch, Greenfinch, Reed Bunting. With Thanks to Jeff Milne and Mike Henshaw for their contributions. ,

Pied Wagtail and Song Thrush today.

 

Moth night sat 4th dec

 Start 4.30 to 5.00pm, warm clothing and stout footwear for woods, see whoever then.

Moth night 20th

 Start 4.30 to 5.00pm, clothing for weather, footwear for wood walking, and a torch is all you need. Some sugaring will be out.

See whoever then.

In the winter feed.

 

25 Stock Doves and 150 Pinkies

 

 

October 2021 Bird Sightings

Mute Swan, Pink-footed Goose, Canada Goose, Mallard, Goosander, Pheasant, Little Grebe, Cormorant, Little Egret, Grey Heron, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Lesser Black Backed Gull, Stock Dove, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Meadow Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Dipper, Dunnock, Robin, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Blackbird, Chiffchaff, Wren, Great Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Magpie, Jay, Jackdaw, Rook, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting. With thanks to Jeff Milne, Mike Henshaw, David Langley and Allan Wolfenden form their contributions.

Moth night sat 6th

 5.30pm start, good footwear, warm clothing and torch would be useful. I should have sugaring out for wood walking. All over after a couple of hours these days.

See whoever then.

Moth night 23rd

 Start 6.30pm, usual clothing for weather, drop in wind strength would be good.

Signs of Autumn and spooky witches

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PLEASE NOTE: There is no vehicle access from Elland end of the A6025 at the moment.

Also there will be a guided walk, around the Reserve  called 'Signs of Autumn'

This will be on Thursday 28th October (half term week)  Those wanting to attend should gather in the outdoor cafe area by 10.00am. The cabin will be open for refreshments ( cash donations only please)

 And,  there'll be a spooky QR code trail around the reserve during half term week also, on the theme of Witches.

Moth night sat 9th

 Clothing to suit weather, start time 7.30pm. See whoever then.

Bird Sightings September 2021

Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Goosander, Pheasant, Little Egret, Grey Heron, Buzzard, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Peregrine, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Stock Dove, Wood Pigeon, Swift, Kingfisher, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Swallow, House Martin, Meadow Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Dipper, Dunnock, Robin, Stonechat, Wheatear, Blackbird, Wren, Great Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Nuthatch, Magpie, Jay, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Bullfinch and Reed Bunting. With thanks to Jeff Milne, Chris HT Beard and Allan Wolfenden for their contributions.

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BAT & MOTH NIGHT SAT 18TH

(4th attempt) Repeat of 2 weeks ago, walk round the reserve with detectors and Torches.

Start at 8.30pm, stout shoes and warm clothes optional.

Moth trap will be running and plenty of specimens around on return. Little netters welcome.

See whoever then.