Author Archives: Paul Beard

1st April 2017 walk

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Paul Beard

Gadwall, Cormorant, Tufted Duck, Great Crested Grebe, Crow, Sand Martin, Swallow, L B backed Gull, Goldeneye, Graylag Goose, Robin, Chiff Chaff, Lapwing, Blue tit, Teal, Snipe, Wood pigeon, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Reed Bunting, Mandarin Duck, Oystercatcher, Mallard, Coot, Little Grebe, Grey … Continue reading →

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7th January 2017 Guided Walk.

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Paul Beard

The first walk of 2017 took place on a mild, dry day. Paul Beard led a group of sixteen adults and two children to Brackenfield and back. A total of 48 species were seen. Species: Blackbird, Buzzard, Black-headed Gull, Bullfinch, … Continue reading →

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1st October 2016 Guided bird walk report

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Paul Beard

Leader : Nigel Cater Participants : 23 Conditions : Still and bright becoming dull and misty Birds : Blackbird , Black-headed Gull, Bluetit , Bullfinch , Buzzard , Canada Goose , Carrion Crow , Chaffinch , Chiffchaff , Coal Tit … Continue reading →

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27/6/16 JMNR sightings

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Paul Beard

Butterflies Ringlet, Large Skipper, Meadow Brown

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19/6/2016 JMNR sightings

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Paul Beard

8 Swift, Blackbird, Wren, Chiffchaff, Whitethroat, Blackcap, Blue Tit, Dunnock, Woodpigeon, Magpie, Kestrel 3 Green Veined White, 2 Speckled Wood, 2 Large Skipper Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly. Additional sightings Nikki M: Fork Tailed Flower Bee (Anthophora (Clisodon) furcata), Tree bee, … Continue reading →

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JMNR 28th May 2016

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Paul Beard

P. Beard Chiffchaff, Blackbird, Nuthatch, Song Thrush, Crow, Woodpigeon, Wren, Gt Tit, Grey heron, Chaffinch, Moorhen. Orange Tip, Green Veined white, Large White, Speckled Wood, Peacock. Large Red Damselfly, Azure Damselfly N. Mahadevan Triple-stripe Piercer (Grapholita compositella) http://www.ispotnature.org/node/802261, An ichneumon … Continue reading →

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Ogston walk to Padley Gorge 22nd May 2016.

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Paul Beard

We met at 8:30am in bright sunshine and we had excellent weather all morning. A good morning’s birding followed having good views of all the key Padley species including Wood Warbler. We finished at Grindleford Station around noon for the … Continue reading →

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JMNR Sightings 23/4/16

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Paul Beard

Robin, Wren, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, LT Tit, Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Great Tit, Crow, Woodpigeon, Tree Creeper, Nuthatch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Moorhen, Chaffinch, Dunnock, Common Buzzard, Goldfinch, Whitethroat, Mallard. Peacock, Orange Tip, Green Veined White, Small Tortoiseshell Grey Squirrel P Beard … Continue reading →

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16/4/2016 Jim Mart NR sightings

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Paul Beard

Jay, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Chiffchaff, Wren, Robin, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Crow, Mallard, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Tree Creeper, Nuthatch, Chaffinch, Common Buzzard, Pheasant. (Paul Beard) Rabbit. Dog Lichen (Peltigera sp.) – http://www.ispotnature.org/node/789291. Ground Ivy and Shining Cranesbill in flower … Continue reading →

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Sightings JMNR 10/4/2016

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Paul Beard

Pheasant, Chiffchaff, Woodpigeon, Buzzard, Crow, Magpie, Nuthatch, Robin, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Mistle Thrush, Mallard, Blackbird, Wren. Grey Squirrel, Rabbit. Brown Hare in Liz’s Wood Paul Beard  

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