In the country
Also seen recently nearby -
Stoat running along the edge of the stream
Pair of young Red Deer
Buzzards
Sparrow hawk
Tawny Owl
Bats on an evening
Dippers nesting at Devils Bridge
Goosanders on the river
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Our resident Oystercathchers, `Henry` & `Henrietta` had 4 eggs in spring & are nesting within our grounds.
On 2 June the eggs hatched and we now have 4 chicks -
`Horiatio`, `Holly`, `Harry `and `Helena`.
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Also, the first year has seen tadpoles in the pond.
A pair of Mallard ducks have claimed the pond.
Swallows & House Martins are nesting in the eaves.
Curlew and Lapwing are nesting in the fields along with the free range hens, spring lambs & calves.
Goldfinch & other songbirds can be seen nesting in the hegerows.
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