kingfisher – The Bovey Birder

Eyeworth Ponds

On a Sunday lunchtime, many people will be at home, gathered around a roast dinner, or at a restaurant for a carvery. However, at just gone midday, a group of young people was gathered on the banks of Eyeworth Ponds, near the village of Fritham, in the north of the New Forest National Park. TheyContinue reading “Eyeworth Ponds”

The Ultimate Bird Quiz Answers: Week 10

Here are the answers! Mystery Bird 1 I have a bright pink breast I have a grey back I have a black head I am a bullfinch! Mystery Bird 2 I am quite a tall bird I am quite grey I am often seen standing in shallow water I am a grey heron! Mystery BirdContinue reading “The Ultimate Bird Quiz Answers: Week 10”

Recommendation Of The Week: Darts Farm Wetlands

Today I am going to review the darts farm wetlands from my perspective. Address: RSPB darts farm, Topsham rd, Exeter EX3. This reserve is particularly good for brent geese. When you reach the car park, there will be fields one side and a large shop on the other. Ignore the shop for now and headContinue reading “Recommendation Of The Week: Darts Farm Wetlands”

Mallorca: Part 2: Albufereta

We decided to go to s’albufereta nature reserve. It has a large variety of habitats including marshland and farmland and because it is on an island in the mediterranean, it is an important stopover on the Mediterranean and European flyways. It pulls migrants from all around. A marshland on a Spanish Island in the hotContinue reading “Mallorca: Part 2: Albufereta”