David Bradshaw's Reservoir Logs - March 24 round-up
A flock of crossbills and a nuthatch - both genuine rarities at the Wetlands - were the stand-out birds in March. The month also saw the first brent geese since 2021, an unprecedented three…
A flock of crossbills and a nuthatch - both genuine rarities at the Wetlands - were the stand-out birds in March. The month also saw the first brent geese since 2021, an unprecedented three…
February here is usually the last quiet birding month of winter before spring migration gets underway in March. If the weather is mild there is little reason for birds to move around, so most of…
At the heart of Poplar's Nextdoor Nature Project lies a story of community organising, creativity, and the transformative power of connecting with nature. Through my journey of supporting the…
January has always been a month that can turn up some good birds if we get a spell of cold weather. Whilst the weather this time wasn’t particularly extreme, we did have a period where most of the…
The first long-tailed duck for five years helped get the New Year off to a flying start. January also saw the first red-crested pochard since 2022 as well as a visit from a drake scaup and a…
Mammal expert Stuart Edmunds introduces the four species of mice you can see in the UK.
December has, in the past, been a month when a rare bird or two can turn up here. These occasions are usually coincident with some unusual weather though, either foggy winter mornings or extended…
In the hustle and bustle of city life, where the streets are filled with the echoes of hurried footsteps and the air is thick with the demands of modern living, finding solace can be a rare and…
A long-staying oystercatcher - an unusual winter record in London - was the highlight of a very dull month at the Wetlands. December also brought a small cold-weather passage of wigeon and lapwing…
November is usually a settled month with little bird movement, following the busy autumn migration period. This year hasn’t been a typical year though, with migration going on later than usual.…