Your recent sightings at Mersehead
Your recent sightings
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What's that coming over Criffel?
Mersehead Recent Sightings 12 th September - 18 th September 2020 A calm and settled start to the week brought pleasant relief from the relentless winds that swept across the reserve over the weekend. With the temperature rising and the sun maki...
Posted 18 Sep 2020 by Mersehead -
Social gatherings, with restrictions
Mersehead Recent Sightings 5 th September - 11 th September 2020 There are exciting times ahead, with one season closing as the next begins. Last week, there were plenty sightings of birds passing through, like wheatears and stonechats. We stil...
Posted 11 Sep 2020 by Mersehead -
Footprints in the Sand
RSPB Mersehead Recent Sightings 29 th August – 4 th September 2020 September has arrived and signs of autumn are appearing. The nights are noticeably drawing in, the leaves are turning golden and birds are flocking together. In September, we start...
Posted 04 Sep 2020 by Mersehead -
Changing of the Guard
RSPB Mersehead Recent Sightings 22nd – 28th August 2020 It has been a week where the weather has stolen the show at Mersehead. First Storm Ellen peaked on Friday, with gale force winds combined with a 9m tide sending waves crashing into the sand...
Posted 28 Aug 2020 by Mersehead -
Reaping the harvest
RSPB Mersehead Recent Sightings 15 th – 21 st August 2020 August is always a busy month for farming and natural productivity in the high summer. Hay was finally gathered before wet weather set in, with most getting lifted last weekend. In total, 1...
Posted 21 Aug 2020 by Mersehead -
Dance of the Thousand Bales
RSPB Mersehead Recent Sightings 8 th – 14 th August 2020 A key component of the Barnacle Goose management on the reserve is hay making. By removing the grass from the field, we can ensure the vegetation is nutrient-rich and lush, just what the...
Posted 14 Aug 2020 by Mersehead
