Not always easy to get a Wheatear on my 3k patch, so pleased to catch up with one early in the year.
A @moocher.bsky.social find earlier today at #LadywalkNR on the shoreline we cleared in Autumn.
Also added LRP for #PWC2026

3 Blackwits main pool yesterday #LadywalkNR from A hide could only see heads so opted for Riverwalk hide and picked up Blackcap and Williow Warbler singing also new for the 3k #PWC2026 narrowly missing Osprey at B-pools heading north whilst in woods 🙄
Alder leaf beetle-woodyard
First Orange tip

First Redshank of the year for my 3k #PWC2026 at #LadywalkNR

This spot looked promising when i spotted otter tracks there. Here is the female with what I think is a small fish. Then, being pursued by the male. She’s not quite ready for his attention yet. #LadywalkNR

I spotted some Otter tracks in a new spot at #LadywalkNR and decided to put a camera on it. Brief view of an otter and a very close call for the camera last weekend. The waterline was about an inch from the camera. (2.5cm for the metric minded)

Yesterday afternoon…Blackthorn already in bloom but Hawthorn in leaf and ready to blossom soon….
Brimstomes at #LadywalkNR @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social and Orange Underwings around Birches at the woodyard #Teammoth @ruthnewby.bsky.social
Chiffchaff and Fieldfare singing was a nice combo.

Goosander displaying and very vocal at #LadywalkNR added few ✔️ #PWC2026 over last couple of days-
Green Sand,Oystercatcher and a Mealy Redpoll along public footpath. Increase in Siskin/Redpoll feeding on catkins of hybrid Poplars.

Patch mega! HUME’S!
2nd patch record for the 3k @patchbirding.bsky.social #PWC2026
Strip of woodland between main reserve at #LadywalkNR and Lea Marston Church( now been gifted to manage as part of main reserve)
Brief views but very vocal/flighty. Another top find @northwarksbirder.bsky.social

I think this is a male advertising his presence. Constant flooding will be washing away their scent marking so attracting a mate at the moment will be more reliant on contact calls. #LadywalkNR @warksmammalgroup.bsky.social @warwickshirewt.bsky.social

Not had much chance to get out on patch and missed the WFG in the week at Lea Marston.
Picked up LSW calling at start of month at #LadywalkNR and added a flyover Skylark today 84 for the 3k #PWC2026
Couple of Roe deer was only second on patch at Whitacre Heath NR.
Just a nice day to be out 😎

Mandarin in the murk at #LadywalkNR
Meadow pipit (2) still in southern meadows and Brambling added in the week on Hams lane between the paddocks/wild bird seed crop #PWC2026 #Warksbirds

#LadywalkNR an example of a wildlife corridor. Used by many different species. I didn’t include the many rodent videos. @warksmammalgroup.bsky.social

Brian if you #LadywalkNR in your posts some of the regulars will pick it up in feeds. The club has no one is running the @ladywalknr.bsky.social site.

Murky hour before dusk at #LadywalkNR
Very bright Sibe Chiff busy feeding in overhanging vegetation of Tame (double gates) even along shoreline. Rarely coming to top of bank and then only in ground vegetation.
✔️ #PWC2026 also Bullfinch, Woodcock again on river, Tawny owl male calling. #WarksBirds

Water Rail showing well at #LadywalkNR
Woodcock was pushed to edge of river in freezing conditions and a nice addition for #PWC2026

Found some old #LadywalkNR footage from 11 years ago. What area of reserve was this @lastotw.bsky.social?

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Finished on 150! for the 3k #PWC2025 @patchbirding.bsky.social added Goldeneye yesterday
Despite having the driest year at #LadywalkNR it still produced the best find in Golden Oriole in the Spring and YBW in Autumn. Patch ticks inc Goshawk,Glossy Ibis and Curlew Sand on last bit of water!

Yesterday at southern end of my 3k #PWC2025 just south of #LadywalkNR . Nice bright male Marsh Harrier and Barn Owl.
Finally added Jack Snipe, ✔️for #PWC2025 been struggling to add anything all Nov and most of Dec!
On 149 again like last year 🙄, still couple of silly ticks needed…..

Earthworms are the staple food of the badger, making up around 80% of their diet. They sometimes eat hundreds of worms every night. However, badgers are omnivores, and will eat almost anything. #LadywalkNR @warwickshirewt.bsky.social @warksmammalgroup.bsky.social

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Badger Badger Badger Badger Mushroom Mushroom.

#badger #badgers #badgertrust #Ladywalknr #wildmushroom
#wildlifephotography #nature #memes
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1 for sorrow, 2 for joy, 3 for a girl and 4 never showed.

#magpie ##birdphotography #wildlife #Ladywalknr

An apple a day keeps the Badgers away.
#Fox #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #westmidlandsbirdclub #Ladywalknr #nikonwildlife

Took a quick flying visit to #LadywalkNR this morning and was lucky enough to photograph this Redpoll just outside 'A Hide'. 🪶

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A visit to #LadywalkNR this morning,

The Swan Goose was around today. Grazing with the Greylags #LadywalkNR

Some November Otter action at #LadywalkNR. Leaving and entering the reserve. Several records so far this month. @warksmammalgroup.bsky.social @warwickshirewt.bsky.social

Flood debris around gate to reserve

Gate cleared and three trees removed from paths around #ladywalkNR today after the flooding.