RXwildlife Sightings

Last year we had a pretty severe drought that resulted in most of the ditches at East Guldeford drying out, an apparent disaster.  Whilst this is known to be bad news for species such as water vole, and fish, does this hold for other wetland species?

This was virtually the last patch of water on this part of the Marsh last year.

This same section of grazing marsh was dramatically different Read the rest of this entry »

Novelties over the last few days have included Mandarin, Snow Bunting, up to 4 Buzzards and a variety of diurnal migrants. More details on RXbirdwalks and Wild Hastings.

Highlights from Castle Water today included Buzzard, 3 Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl, 10+ Bearded Tit, Kingfisher, 900 Lapwing, 8 Ruff, 80 Shoveler and 140 Wigeon.

Drake Shoveler