Category Archives: RSPB

April ouzels

Posted on 13/08/2019 by campaignerkate

In April I walked up Tavy Cleave on Dartmoor and saw and heard two ring ouzels. Continue reading →

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It’s April blossom now

Posted on 21/04/2019 by campaignerkate

It’s worrying that we now have May blossom in April. Continue reading →

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Misty Otmoor

Posted on 12/01/2018 by campaignerkate

A misty visit to Otmoor today, but worthwhile as ever. Continue reading →

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My bird year 2016

Posted on 01/01/2017 by campaignerkate

In 2016 I saw 120 bird species and heard four, mainly around Turville, Otmoor, Little Marlow and Dartmoor. Continue reading →

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In search of ouzels

Posted on 15/08/2016 by campaignerkate

I made three visits this year up Tavy Cleave, Dartmoor, in search of ring ouzels, with some success. Continue reading →

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Hazeley Heath, a special protection area

Posted on 13/06/2016 by campaignerkate

One of the best parts of my job with the Open Spaces Society is visiting commons with land managers who wish to consult us about what they hope to achieve.   I was pleased to be invited by Leigh Wallace of … Continue reading →

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A burst of silver

Posted on 09/02/2016 by campaignerkate

Otmoor is different every visit. This time I saw hundreds of golden plover. Continue reading →

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Murmuration of Sturnus

Posted on 10/01/2016 by campaignerkate

Finding that towards sundown on 8 January I was still at Otmoor, I stayed to watch the starlings come in to roost.  I had seen them before from a distance, wheeling and turning as a great cloud in the sky, … Continue reading →

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Restful Otmoor

Posted on 02/09/2015 by campaignerkate

‘Thinking about your visit here today, what did you enjoy the most?’ asked the RSPB questionnaire in the Otmoor hide in Oxfordshire.  I could have said the bright kingfisher flying from its lakeside branch over the water and back to … Continue reading →

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Have you ever heard a nightingale, Mr Pickles?

Posted on 07/09/2014 by campaignerkate

Have you ever heard a nightingale Mr Pickles?  It’s absolute magic, that such a tiny bird can utter such a sweet song.  It is totally idyllic.  But it is a very rare treat nowadays; so many of their habitats have … Continue reading →

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