Tag Archives: RSPB

Dappled sunlight, sounds and smells

I returned to RSPB Nagshead in the Forest of Dean with my visually-impaired friend Marika Kovacs, and it was a lovely experience. Continue reading

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Where nightingales sing

I visited Highnam Woods and Nagshead RSPB reserves in Gloucestershire and was well rewarded. Continue reading

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God save our kingfisher

I visited Otmoor on 6 May to escape the coronation. Continue reading

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Quiet Otmoor

A quiet day at Otmoor is still a pleasure. Continue reading

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Head west for wood warblers

I was thrilled to hear wood warblers in the Forest of Dean. Continue reading

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Warblerfest

A wonderful day on Otmoor, with nine warbler species seen or heard, and a chance meeting with an old friend. Continue reading

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Dawn chorus days

I was up for the dawn chorus alongside a nationwide community of birdwatchers. Continue reading

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In perpetual motion

There were golden plover, Cetti’s warblers and a peregrine (among many other birds) at Otmoor on 26 January Continue reading

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Turtle dove at last

At last, on an unlikely August afternoon, I saw a turtle dove at Otmoor. Continue reading

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No turtle doves (but lots of warblers)

Although there were no turtle doves at Otmoor on 5 May, there were nine species of warbler, hobby, bittern and much else. Continue reading

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