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It has been a busy weekend for us here at Top Lodge, as we held a summer solstice fair. Visitors were entertained by sword dancers, a juggler and live musicians. A bar provided alcoholic refreshment whist the young (or just young at heart) had fun with the games and facepainting. Then in the evening we held a barn dance in our 18th century barn. Local musicians got the toes tapping and everyone had a great time.

If all this sounds like fun, do keep your eyes on our events at www.rspb.org.uk/toplodge. Or maybe you would like to help out with future events as a volunteer? Just get in touch on 01780 444691.

I'm a free...... kite?

 Our three red kite chicks are now sporting their very fetching wing tags. These light plastic tags clip over the kites' wings and allow them to be identified from a distance. Reports of their movements will help us understand the kites  and how they live their lives better. So if in years to come you see a kite with a white tag on both wings and the numbers 78, 79 or 80, give them a cheery wave!

In other news, this weekend is set to be a big event for us. We are holding our Summer Solstice Fair, with live music, sword dancers, juggler, craft fair, bar and lots of other activities. Do come along and pay us a visit! 

The great news from the centre is that our blue tits have fledged. Of the eight chicks, four left yesterday and the remaining ones left today. They can still be seen around the centre though, being fed by their parents. As can other baby birds such as pied wagtails and house sparrows.

This weekend will be a great time to visit the centre, as we are holding a 'Wildlife Weekend' Come along and you can find out what mini-monsters lurk in the wood, help us with our bird survey or discover what the local owls have been eating by dissecting their pellets. Plus the red kite camera footage will continue.