Some notable cold weather movements today. Winter thrushes were moving in good numbers through the morning. Minimum numbers of 200+ redwing, 150+ song thrush and 130+ fieldfare, mainly moving south but many stopping to feed. 100+ lapwing came over from...

It seems a bit odd to be writing about butterflies today, when it is barely above freezing outside and a cool 7 degrees at my computer! Just had confirmation from our county recorder, that a Painted Lady we saw on 9 January 2013 was a first January...

While the rest of the county saw significant snowfall yesterday we had rain. 32mm of it in under 24 hours accompanied by gale force SE winds. It was a bit of a surprise then when it started snowing at 08:00 this morning. It didn't last long and has...

Yesterday Dewi and I gathered all the ewe lambs off the hill (Carn Ysgubor) for a health check and winter worming. These are the ewe lambs born in 2012. They won't be ready to breed until their 2nd year so are kept away from the rams at this time...

How would you like to spend 5 months of 2013 living on Ramsey? We are looking for a long-term volunteer to become part of our small and friendly team on the island. Greg and I need someone with a confident and approachable manner to help us ensure...