Your recent sightings at Blacktoft Sands
Your recent sightings
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Midsummer connections, grass snake, frogs and bitterns.
With the reserve still closed in line with government guidelines for the use of enclosed public spaces here's an update on what has been happening over the last few days. Crikey its like the Congo out there at the moment and not much better here i...
Posted 26 Jun 2020 by Pete Short -
Approach of the summer solstice marks a distinct change in the bird calendar
With the days still but only just drawing out and the June weather reinvigorating the avian breeding season it does seem that there is a change just starting as youngsters fledge and passage waders and duck return to site . Even the cuckoo is now...
Posted 18 Jun 2020 by Pete Short -
A stop start June
Well almost the middle of June already and currently no sign of the reserve opening its gates due to the need to follow Government advice on social distancing and the use of our hides and pathways, we are planning though and hopefully have a way...
Posted 11 Jun 2020 by Pete Short -
Whether we like it or not
Another thought provoking and very timely guest blog from our neighbour Andrew on the last few months and the challenge its giving everyone who manages land for both wildlife and farming in the local area, everyone is having a tough time especiall...
Posted 01 Jun 2020 by Pete Short -
Late May in Pictures
Not a lot of time this week for a blog as we've been pretty full on with work. Just a quick update in terms of the reserve closure - the Reserve will remain closed as we are not currently able to open our hides or toilets under government...
Posted 29 May 2020 by Pete Short -
Where Worlds Collide
Just a quick reminder that the reserve is closed for the foreseeable - for more information please read the start of the last blog. Straight into the blog this week without further ado. Mid to late May is always a time when worlds collide as th...
Posted 21 May 2020 by Pete Short
