@ladywalknr.bsky.social Work done today removing birch and willow adjacent to the meadow. Area on map has been removed more needed. Should be able to view the meadow from the track to B Hide.

The hazy effect isn't a filter. It's frost on the glass thats in front of the lens. Winter fox last night. @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social

Found some old #LadywalkNR footage from 11 years ago. What area of reserve was this @lastotw.bsky.social? youtu.be/FlJLBpPOhW8?...

A visit to Hurley to see if the Yellow Browed Warbler would put in an appearance. It certainly did and showed well the whole time I was there. @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social

At last! Fox on a fence. @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social

Peering over the fence to check the route is clear. @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social @staffswildlife.bsky.social

Getting a picture of a fox scaling a 6ft fence has proved harder than I expected. Still trying! @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social @staffswildlife.bsky.social

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

A woodland classic: a good ol' great spotted woodpecker hanging around on a birch tree at @ladywalknr.bsky.social 🪶 #ukbird #wildlifephotography

Same location the Dog Otter passed through. Some serious territory marking. Clawing the tree using scent glands in its paws to leave a strong scent. Then rubbing against surrounding vegetation using the subcaudal scent gland at the base of the tail to confirm its territory @ladywalknr.bsky.social

The high river Tame levels during some of the November flooding pushed many mammals to higher ground. Even this Dog otter found it easier to walk through the woods than navigate the river. @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @ladywalknr.bsky.social @warksmammalgroup.bsky.social @warwickshirewt.bsky.social

December is the prime time for fox activity. You can hear their loud barks, shrieks and the famous vixens scream as she calls for mates during the hours of darkness. Foxes are often seen in pairs at this time of year. @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social @staffswildlife.bsky.social

Playing about with video over distance. There were 3 Pintail this morning. These 2 males and an elusive female.

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

I was pleased to see a few Crossbills on my walk this morning. not a bird I see very often. @staffswildlife.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social

Another view of yesterday's Sparrowhawk #LadywalkNR

Out and about at #LadywalkNR this morning. Had the thrill of a Sparrowhawk fly-by.

Natural England tried to price us out of taking legal action against Badger culling but it backfired when the High Court threw out NE's claim ⚖️ We continue. Substantive legal challenge against NE Badger cull licences takes place in December 🦡 Press release 🔽 wildjustice.org.uk/badgers/high...

He’s looking good. No longer cub like. Looks like an adult. About fully grown and looking fantastic in its almost complete winter coat. @staffswildlife.bsky.social @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social

Back from a long weekend in Wales. While there, the first Brown Shrike recorded in Wales was reported. It involved a 100 mile round trip into Pembrokeshire. It was worth it. We arrived at the location and after 4 hours of searching we found the Brown Shrike. It’s a first for me too. #BrownShrike

It's been a while, but I did a bit of Phonescoping. Considering distance I'm pleased with how this turned out. Meadow Pipits. iPhone 15 Max Pro through Swarovski ATS65HD

Thursdays visit to lady walk produced 3 successful fishing passes from osprey, only smallish fish taken.

Up close and personal profile shot. This cub has been easy to identify with its rogue long white whisker.

September sees Fox cubs become more independent and reach their adult size. They start to compete for and establish their own territories. They will soon disperse from their parent’s territory to find their own. @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social #wildlife #foxes

#UKWildlife One of this years cubs. Giving me a suspicious glance. 👀

2 juv Curlew Sandpipers #middletonlakes this afternoon #staffsbirdnews #ukbirding

Visited #ladywalknr Sunday, first time since late Spring, wanted to see how it was coping with lack of rain. Never seen the levels so low! Was quiet as expected, but nice to see at Bittern on the reserve, my first time here. Eventually left reserve and headed over Middleton direction.

One from last night. @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social

This young vixen is one of three cubs I’ve been keeping a close eye on.

Found another local Sett. Popped a camera on it to check it’s still active. Result!

Some pictures from an enjoyable weekend, Foxes, Flycatchers and Fishing. @staffswildlife.bsky.social

Eurasian Jay enjoying the new bespoke bird table #Ladywalknr #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #mindfulness #wmbc #allthingswild #nature #naturephotography #birding #birdwatcher

More Marsh Harrier pictures from yesterday. Splash down!

Nice to see you this morning @steveatkinson.bsky.social I managed to see the Marsh Harrier again. Great views of it hunting for about an hour.

Some interesting moths in the light trap this morning. My first Oak Eggar of the year. #teammoth

And a bit of #Phonescoped distance photography through the scope.

Left the camera at home this evening and took a stroll with my Spotting scope to Middleton. Pair of Black-Tailed Godwit right at the back of West scrape. Some slow motion video, iPhone 15 Max Pro through the scope. #Phonescoping

A couple of Badgers from last night. @warksmammalgroup.bsky.social @badgertrust.bsky.social #LadywalkNR

A few interesting moths from the weekend. The Leopard moth was a first in the trap for me. Had 4 Scarlet Tigers and 12 Box Tree moths in this haul.

Spent a few evenings waiting for this cub to put in an appearance. Always worth the wait. @badgertrust.bsky.social @warksmammalgroup.bsky.social #LadywalkNR

Not a bad evening out. Foraging Badger and a fox returning from a successful hunt.

I thought it was a little early for Marble White butterflies. I thought July was when we see them on the wing. Found 5 today in an area I was walking. Staffordshire. @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Spotted Longhorn beetle #LadywalkNR

Scorpionfly #LadywalkNR

Out and about early this morning in great company. A very enjoyable wander about.

A few people have commented about the lack of recent otter updates at #ladywalk_nr This is due to the Trail camera and some associated equipment being stolen from the reserve. This also raises the problem that I’m reluctant to place another camera in the same spot.

Patience paid off when waiting to photograph a Bittern in flight.