Monthly Archives: October 2016

Newmillerdam Fungi

Please note that all names given to fungi in this post are merely suggestions! I took a walk in the woods at Newmillerdam yesterday and made further efforts to identify a few fungi. My first sighting was of an attractive … Continue reading

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A spooky sign of autumn

The changing and breathtaking colours of some of our magnificent trees, together with flocks of visiting birds on their long migration journeys, and a bounty of fruits and seeds for them to feed on are proof that autumn has arrived. … Continue reading

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Chiffchaff in the Ryhill garden

A sure sign of autumn for me is the flocks of titmice passing through the garden along with the occasional Phylloscopus warbler and today’s offering was a lovely chiffchaff/ The bird was fliting in the autumn red and yellow leaves … Continue reading

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Red-necked grebe on the Calder

A few recent sightings include a red-necked grebe today on the Rover Calder by Chantry Chapel and a red admiral in my garden in Outwood on 20th October. From a few weeks ago, 51 curlew at Altofts on September 25th

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Maple Leaves in Autumn

In the grounds at Ackworth School yesterday, I noticed some striking leaves on an ornamental maple tree. Only a section of the tree is affected. The leaves on most of the tree are completely green. I suspect that the markings … Continue reading

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Ruddy darter at Nostell Long Row

After an anazing day at Sourn yesterday viewing eastern migrant birds like never before, a visit to the local patch was somewhat of a let down! However, I did manage to catch up with a couple of late ruddy darters … Continue reading

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Howell Wood Fungi

Encouraged by this week’s talk from David Winnard on “Edible and Poisonous Plants and Fungi or the North-West,” I spent an hour in Howell Wood searching for fungi. Rain in the past few days has increased the chance of finding … Continue reading

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Juvenile Peregrine Fatality

Unfortunately, I received some sad news today from Mick Price of the Sorby Breck Ringing Group. Mick was one of the people who ringed our young falcons earlier this year. He reported that 3Z – one of the young males … Continue reading

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