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Tag Archives: Otmoor
God save our kingfisher
I visited Otmoor on 6 May to escape the coronation. Continue reading
Posted in Birds, walking
Tagged Birds, coronation, crane, great white egret, great-crested grebe, hobby, Otmoor, RSPB
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Serenaded by chiffchaffs
My visit to Otmoor on 7 April was a polyphony of chiffchaffs. Continue reading
Quiet Otmoor
A quiet day at Otmoor is still a pleasure. Continue reading
My bird year 2022
I saw 122 bird species, and heard another three, in 2022, despite not going to many places. Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Dartmoor, Devon, My bird year, walking
Tagged Birds, Bucks Bird Club, College Lake, Greenham, Otmoor, Wilstone reservoir
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Otmoor with Bucks Bird Club
I visited Otmoor with members of the Bucks Bird Club on a chilly day, lovely colours and good birds too. Continue reading
Warblerfest
A wonderful day on Otmoor, with nine warbler species seen or heard, and a chance meeting with an old friend. Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Natural England, walking
Tagged Birds, Natural England, Otmoor, Rewilding Britain, RSPB, warblers
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My bird year 2020
I have seen fewer bird species this year because I have been to fewer places, but it’s still been good. Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Dartmoor, My bird year, Uncategorized, walking
Tagged bird survey, Birds, Dartmoor, Otmoor
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Memories of warblers
The warblers will sing, but I shall not hear my usual range. Continue reading
In perpetual motion
There were golden plover, Cetti’s warblers and a peregrine (among many other birds) at Otmoor on 26 January Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Uncategorized
Tagged Birds, Cetti's warbler, golden plover, Otmoor, peregrine, RSPB
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