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Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Midsummer Madness
Posted by chrisandrews
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...
Thursday, 18 June 2009
I am not a number!
Posted by chrisandrews
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...
Friday, 5 June 2009
One out, all out!
Posted by chrisandrews
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...
Friday, 29 May 2009
Lets go spy a kite
Posted by chrisandrews
I'm pleased to announce that the red kite nest camera is back up and running, with three fluffy chicks on the nest. They look to be about a fortnight old and we look forward to watching them grow up, probably leaving the nest towards the end of July....
Friday, 15 May 2009
Cracking News!
Posted by chrisandrews
Great news from the blue tit nest camera. For the last day or two mum has been getting increasingly restless on the nest. Then this afternoon when she moved over to take some food from her partner, we saw a little pink squirming blob, in amongst the eggs....
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