Author Archives: Martin Kaye

Blacktoft Sands trip report – 23/11/15

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Martin Kaye

The attraction of the possibility of seeing Hen Harriers wasn’t enough to woo members away from Derbyshire and so in the end only three of us went.  Arriving at mid-day with the intention of staying until last light, Blacktoft delivered … Continue reading →

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Trip to Blacktoft Sands RSPB – Tues 24th Nov 2015

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Martin Kaye

The aim of this trip (see Trips Diary section for details) was to see the Harriers returning to roost in the reed bed, thus the late start at 11:00 a.m. at Blacktoft.  Reports from the RSPB Blacktoft website, have recorded … Continue reading →

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Will this attract you down to the hides?

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Since the first stage of the autumn work has been completed on the site, it’s now a lot easier to see what’s about.  A water pipit was reported recently and without the cutting back of the vegetation, it would not … Continue reading →

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Report on work progress at Ogston 19th Oct

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Martin Kaye

A tremendous amount of work has been carried out at Ogston during September and October and as you can see from the photos below, views from either the Sue Worsey or the Main Hide, are much improved. In the near future we … Continue reading →

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Ogston Work Party – Mon 26th Oct

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Martin Kaye

The work party is, as usual, scheduled for 09:30 – 12:30 although the insane and those without a home to go to, work on into the afternoon.  The work to be done includes: 1. Raking up the vegetation cut on … Continue reading →

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Ogston Work Party – Mon 19th Oct

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Yet another work party for the dedicated/foolish/those that haven’t been before.  Much the same as for previous work parties, scrub clearance, willow lopping and burning.  A lot of effort has been put in by members over the last few weeks … Continue reading →

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Ogston Work Party – Thurs 15th Oct

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Martin Kaye

If there’s anyone up for a bit more labour, there’s a need to burn the rubbish that we cut from the last effort on Monday.  Those without arsonist tendencies might wish to continue with scrub clearance and/or try out the … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher Pond is revealed

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Friday 9th Oct  

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Ogston work party – Mon 12th Oct

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Martin Kaye

The work party is 09:30 – 12:30.  The work will focus on clearing willow (loppers) and scrub (rake, sickle/shears) from round the ponds and raking and burning the cut grass from the meadow.  In addition, the bullrushes pulled from the Kingfisher … Continue reading →

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Now you can see out of the Sue Worsey Hide

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Martin Kaye

After today’s work party, it’s now possible to see out of all three windows of the Sue Worsey Hide so while the good weather holds and if you’re interested in watching dragonflies, now might be a good time to go. … Continue reading →

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