Grisedale Farm Latest News

AUGUST 2010

Hedgehog poo found on caravan site - nice to think they are down there somewhere.

Sadly the Barn Owls didn't make it again - hopefully they will nest again and it will be 3rd time lucky.

SEPTEMBER 2010

Kingfisher seen with fish in its bill at Public Hide.

OCTOBER 2010

Stags rutting already and making a great deal of noise lasting well into the night - pawing marks seen in the fields. Early Oct. Red Deer Stags seen in fields at 7.30 a.m.
Bearded Tits seen on Grit Trays on main causeway - deer still rutting at end Oct.
Great Spotted Woodpecker seen on feeding stn. outside dining room window also long tailed tits.

NOVEMBER 2010

Heron seen catching a large fish at Lower hide.
Autumn colours spectacular this Autumn due to the warm weather in June I expect.
Waxwings seen on edge of Golf course near to Leighton Moss.
The Starling Roosts have been spectacular this year with their aerobatic displays being captivating to watch. Also sighted a Sparrowhawk in flight after an early supper!
End of November we encountered our first snowfall and the weather turned very cold.

DECEMBER 2010

Weather continued very cold with more snow - problems on the farm with frozen pipes and bursts. Not pleasant working in sub-zero temperatures all day. Having to ration central heating oil as don't know if we will be able to get a delivery before Christmas! Luckily it came the day before Christmas Eve.
Christmas Day - no water outside - only water in farmhouse cellar - all water to be carried outside to water livestock.
Late Dec. a pair of Jays seen visiting the bird feeder. What beautiful birds.

JANUARY 2011

Here we are at the start of another New Year. The Wood Peckers are already drumming in the woods. I saw my first Goldfinch on the feeder that I have seen for many months feasting on the niger seeds. The Snowdrops are through in the orchard and it's been snowing again but it has not stuck.
Well, I'm up to date now and ready to welcome the happenings of nature that this New Year has to offer although I hope we have seen the end to the snow!