Author Archives: Nikki M

JMNR work party – 16th January 2016

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Nikki M

January’s work party will be focusing on the area around the Hide Pond, and in particular removal of bramble regrowth on the sunny bank above the pond. There is also the job of removing old typha and willowherb stems from … Continue reading →

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January 2016 Guided Walk Report

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Nikki M

This month’s report was provided by Jenny Johnson: “I see from my birding diary that dark and wet has been the order of the day for the past two January walks, 2016 proving to be no exception, however who would … Continue reading →

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JMNR Sightings 31st December 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Nikki M

A last visit to the reserve for 2015 on a sunny but chilly morning (6C). The recent heavy rains have left all water bodies on the site full. 2 Buzzard, 3 Wood Pigeon, 1 Wren, Carrion Crow, 2 Blue Tit, … Continue reading →

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JMNR Sightings 6th December 2015

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Nikki M

Blackbird 5, Mistle Thrush 1, Jay 1, Blue Tit 2, Great Tit 2, Wren 1, Bullfinch, Long-tailed Tit 13, Redpoll 8.

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December 2015 Guided Walk Report

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Nikki M

Storm ‘Desmond’ failed to deter 12 people from setting off for the Brackenfield loop under the guidance of Paul Beard. Poor light and a strong breeze made some of the more distant identifications challenging, but at least the weather stayed … Continue reading →

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JMNR 22nd November 2015

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Nikki M

Blackbird, Great Tit, Green Woodpecker (heard), Kingfisher, Moorhen, Robin, Woodpigeon. Brown Hare.

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JMNR 21st November 2015

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Nikki M

Common Buzzard, Great Tit, Grey Wagtail, Long-tailed Tit, Robin, Woodpigeon, Wren.

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JMNR – 21st November 2015 work party report

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Nikki M

Despite the blue sky, just three members were enticed from the comfort of their homes to enjoy a crisp and sunny morning at the reserve. Lopping, raking and burning went on around the brook without a break until 1pm, when … Continue reading →

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JMNR 16th November 2015

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Nikki M

As I was packing up this morning after doing some preparatory work for the coming weekend’s work party, a Kingfisher flew down the brook from above the weir, a Cormorant flew over the reserve, and a Green Woodpecker could be … Continue reading →

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JMNR work party – 21st November 2015

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Nikki M

The next work party will be the last one of 2015. As befits the recent weather we will be concentrating on matters watery. Operation Dipper will target the banks of the brook, starting with the area between the downstream bridge … Continue reading →

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