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Spotted
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday March 11, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Terrific Treecreeper
Posted in Environment, Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday March 7, 2023| 1 Comment »
With thanks to David G for these great pictures. His accompanying message reads: ‘At last, a treecreeper not camouflaged against tree bark. Note the size of the claws’.
Photos at the Feeder
Posted in Environment, Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Wednesday January 25, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Wonderful Woodpecker
Posted in Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Sunday December 25, 2022| 2 Comments »
Time to sunbathe and spruce up before the long flight
Posted in Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Thursday August 11, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to David G for this beautiful shot, with a couple of close ups to see the detail.
Pheasant Declares Rooftop War
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Friday July 1, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Tin Hats at the Ready?
Posted in Ornithology on Tuesday July 27, 2021| Leave a Comment »
As we all know, these birds, known as a ‘clattering of jackdaws’ have been swirling and wheeling over Parwich for days, mostly in the evening, 500 at least, maybe many more than that as they ask their pals to join them. The tall beech trees towering over Flaxdale have been host to the colony, though they have been seen roosting towards Tissington also. Last night we went to bed leaving all the top floor windows wide open, but Mike was woken at first light, by the clattering of jackdaws and found these menacing birds clustered OVER the barn roof outside the bathroom window, along our guttering and bedroom windowsill, across the neighbours’ roofs and in the street as if waiting for their Ted Talk to begin. Pure Hitchcock! He hastily shut the windows to prevent entry to the house. Their numbers seem to be increasing daily as more pairs join these sociable birds. They normally congregate in uninhabited places like Wicken Fen, so goodness knows why they (or the starlings for that matter) find Parwich so attractive. They can damage crops apparently, but it is mainly sheep and cattle around here. Another omen of global warming perhaps? Tin hats at the ready!
Gill Radcliffe
Spring has Sprung!
Posted in Environment, Ornithology on Friday February 19, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Massively excited to hear curlews across the fields towards Bradbourne this morning.
Spring is not far away👏
Jill L
Breakfast Visitor
Posted in Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Sunday May 31, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Many thanks to David G for this amazing series of pictures of a robin visiting his garden.
Cuckoo!
Posted in Ornithology on Tuesday April 28, 2020| 1 Comment »
On a walk this morning over Bletch Brook I heard a cuckoo calling, I must admit it’s the first for a very long time in this area I have heard.
David S
Bird ID Please
Posted in Ornithology on Monday April 20, 2020| 9 Comments »
I have been visited by this bird in my garden at Gibbons Bank over the
last 2 days- it sits very still for a long time. Can anyone identify it?Martin C
Swallows Back at Alsop
Posted in Ornithology on Tuesday April 7, 2020| 6 Comments »
We received this yesterday from Alsop:
On this day exactly a year ago I reported in these pages spotting the first swallows of 2019. Earlier this evening, I spotted a pair (a male & a female) hawking above Church and Manor Farms up at Alsop en le Dale. It was a joy, as ever, to see their creamy breasts catching the golden light of the setting Sun as they performed their beautiful acrobatics in pursuit of their quarry. Of course, they have returned to a (temporarily) very different England. It was unthinkable a year ago that we’d be facing a pandemic such as this, but here we are.
A sign of continuity and renewal, the swallows’ return traditionally signal better things to come, and I hope you will not mind my re-posting a comment I made last year at this time:
Throughout his long life, my late father (Tideswell family) looked forward to swallows returning in the Spring following their annual epic journey home from sub-Saharan Africa. As a child, I remember him watching the skies around this time of year and, having spotted the first, announcing with a happy smile: “Swallers are back!”. Now he is gone, I make a point every year of whispering on his behalf, and with the inevitable tear: “welcome back”, to the Swallers.
Stay safe and well everyone.
Anthony C
Unusual Garden Visitors
Posted in Gardens, Ornithology, Photography on Monday February 17, 2020| 2 Comments »
Confirmation of Early Curlews
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday February 15, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to JFS who thinks David S is correct in suggesting that this year’s curlews are early. Here are JFS’s photos of the previous years early arrivals on 12 March 2019, 25 March 2018 and 13 March 2017
Curlews are Back!
Posted in Ornithology on Wednesday February 12, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Curlews on Port Meadow, early this year, is that a good sign??David S
Drinking at the Pond
Posted in Ornithology, Photography, Uncategorized on Tuesday August 13, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Swallows Enjoying Parwich Pond
Posted in Environment, Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Wednesday July 17, 2019| 1 Comment »
Sleepy Chick
Posted in Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Saturday June 22, 2019| Leave a Comment »
‘The sun is out I’m fed and watered, now I just want to sleep’ Another fabulous shot from David G
Egret?
Posted in Ornithology, Uncategorized on Sunday June 16, 2019| 4 Comments »
This is a not very good photo of what I think must be an egret which flew from the brook when I startled it. Has anyone else seen it?
Fiona H
Proud Mum
Posted in Ornithology on Sunday April 21, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Welcome Back Parwich Swallows
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday April 16, 2019| 1 Comment »
Thank you to the ever vigilant JFS who will no doubt also be taking up summer residence at the pond along with the swallows
Swallows at Alsop
Posted in Ornithology on Sunday April 7, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Sent to us last night, first again Anthony C!
Spotted two earlier this evening, hawking above Church and Manor Farms at Alsop en le Dale.Throughout his long life, my late Father (Tideswell family) looked forward to swallows returning in the Spring following their annual epic journey home from sub-Saharan Africa. As a child, I remember him watching the skies around this time of year and, having spotted the first, announcing with a happy smile: “Swallers are back!”.Now he is gone, I make a point of whispering on his behalf, (and with the inevitable tear): “welcome back”, to the Swallers.Anthony C
Thank You Parwich
Posted in Ornithology on Wednesday February 27, 2019| 7 Comments »
What a wonderful show on Monday. Thanks to the villagers for being so welcoming. Mary Wilde
Curlews arrive in Port Meadow
Posted in Ornithology on Tuesday February 26, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Today if not seen before there was curlews in port meadow, the twitchers won’t know where to go first, or which way to turn.
David S
A Dramatic Spectacle
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday February 2, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Thousands of starlings gathered around the giant horse chestnut in the churchyard this evening, the beginning of a dramatic murmuration difficult to capture because their speed of flight. They have been congregating for the last three or four days.
Richard Tresidder
Spot the Owl, no. 2
Posted in Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday May 22, 2018| 2 Comments »
Seeing Bob’s photos inspired me to take my camera out today and here’s the result – spot the owl competition no. 2. This one is somewhat easier than number 1!
A Spot of Bird Watching
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Monday May 21, 2018| 1 Comment »
Thank you Cheryl W for sending in the photos taken by Bob
Chaffinch
Meadow Pipit
Wheatear
Spot the Owl
Posted in Fauna, Ornithology, Photography, Sport on Tuesday April 10, 2018| 7 Comments »
In the tradition of the once popular Spot the Ball games here’s our very own variation Spot the Owl.
Can you spot the Barn Owl captured by iphone this afternoon near Newton Grange on the Tissington Trail? (Come back John F-S!)
Swallow Sighting
Posted in Ornithology on Sunday April 8, 2018| Leave a Comment »
A few days later than the previous two years (snow probably) I’ve just spotted three swallows flying high above Dam Lane at Alsop!Can it be possible that Spring is here at last?
Anthony C
Curlews
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday March 27, 2018| 1 Comment »
Keep Dogs Under Control
Posted in Farming, Ornithology, Peak Park, Pets of Parwich on Wednesday March 14, 2018| 1 Comment »
| Dog owners asked to keep pets under close control in countryside |
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Dog owners are urged to keep their pets on short leads to protect wildlife in the Peak District National Park. During the breeding season of spring and early summer, new-born lambs and ground-nesting birds, such as lapwing, curlew and snipe, are particularly vulnerable to harm from dogs roaming free or on long leads. By law, dogs must be under control on public rights of way and on a short lead on open access land from March 1 to July 31. In fields containing farm animals and nesting birds, it is sensible to keep dogs on leads. Peak District National Park access and rights of way manager Mike Rhodes said: “Walking a dog is one of the joys of being in the countryside, but we need all dog owners to keep their pets under proper control during this sensitive time, which usually means being on a short lead. Ground nesting birds are particularly at risk, while sheep and lambs can also be badly injured or killed by uncontrolled dogs. For its own safety, never let a dog approach or chase farm animals or wildlife – your dog could get kicked, trampled or lost and it could be legally shot for chasing farm animals. It is not a legal requirement to use a lead on public paths, but you should be extra vigilant in the breeding season and always use a lead if you can’t rely on your dog’s obedience.” Dogs are not allowed at all on some moors to protect sensitive breeding sites – and signs will indicate this on site. To report incidents involving dogs on farmland or moors, call the police on 101. To ask for signs to go up in problem areas, please contact Peak District National Park on 01629 816200 (weekdays). More advice can be found in the Countryside Code at www.naturalengland.org.uk/countrysidecode |
First Sighting of Curlews
Posted in Ornithology on Wednesday March 14, 2018| 1 Comment »
The Curlews have landed in Port Meadow, a herd of 10 this morning in the field, which over the next week or so should hopefully increase.
Its amazing how they choose to mass in this one field continuously year on year before going to their nesting grounds in pairs, it also shows their resilience to changes in farming the land, its great to see.
Any signs of spring yet??? David S
Lawncreeper
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday March 6, 2018| Leave a Comment »
It has been a tough time for the local wildlife during the snow storms. This little treecreeper is continuing to feed off fallen sunflower hearts on our lawn, I’ve never witnessed behavior like this before.
Robin
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday March 4, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Beautiful Bobbin Robin by Carol S
Maybe one for next years Christmas cards Carol?
Garden Visitors
Posted in Ornithology on Wednesday February 28, 2018| Leave a Comment »
David G has had a beautiful Redwing visit his garden this morning. Thank you for sending in the photos David.
There are chances we may see more unusual visitors in our gardens with the bad weather.
Lucky David has also had a Goldcrest visiting his feeder today, poor things must be so cold out there tonight!
On it’s Way to Parwich Birdwatch?
Posted in Ornithology on Sunday January 28, 2018| 2 Comments »
Bradbourne buzzard. Not quite in the catchment area for your wildlife survey- but took off in a westerly direction ! John L
The Annual Parwich Garden Bird Watch
Posted in Ornithology on Thursday January 25, 2018| 6 Comments »
The 27th – 29th January 2018 is the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch. To take part in the official RSPB survey Click here
Or alternatively take part in the Parwich wildlife survey and log your bird and wildlife sightings in Alsop, Ballidon, Pikehall and Parwich over the 27th – 29th January weekend by adding your observations to the comments at the bottom of this post.
After recent sightings of ring-necked parakeets in the village who knows what you may discover.
The Annual Parwich Garden Bird Watch
Posted in Ornithology on Thursday January 18, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The 27th – 29th January 2018 is the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch. To take part in the official RSPB survey Click here
Or alternatively take part in the Parwich wildlife survey and log your bird and wildlife sightings in Alsop, Ballidon, Pikehall and Parwich over the 27th – 29th January weekend by adding your observations to the comments at the bottom of this post.
After recent sightings of ring-necked parakeets in the village who knows what you may discover.
Woodpecker
Posted in Ornithology on Thursday January 18, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The Annual Parwich Garden Bird Watch
Posted in Ornithology on Thursday January 11, 2018| 1 Comment »
The 27th – 29th January 2018 is the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch. To take part in the official RSPB survey Click here
Or alternatively take part in the Parwich wildlife survey and log your bird and wildlife sightings in Alsop, Ballidon, Pikehall and Parwich over the 27th – 29th January weekend by adding your observations to the comments at the bottom of this post.
After recent sightings of ring-necked parakeets in the village who knows what you may discover.
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