Archive for December 7th, 2006

7th December 2006, Thursday

Grazing Compartments

There are four grazing compartments for the Goats on the Beach Reserve/Harbour Farm.While Checking the grazing potential for the coming months,the days highlights were found: Short-eared Owl, 2 Jack Snipe, 16 Snipe, 2 Green Sandpiper, 18 Grey Partridge, 30 Skylark,15 Meadow Pipit, 4 Stonechat and a Grey Wagtail.

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7th December 2006, Thursday

Castle Water Fungi

Candle Snuff Fungi (Xylaria hypoxylon) was first recorded at Castle Water two years ago, it can be found all year on stumps and dead branches of all kinds. While cutting Willows recently at the Viewpoint, several big clumps were found on old willow stumps.
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