SEPTEMBER - 2 rescue cats, Bobbie and Bailey arrived to live with us. They are about 15 months old and have lived at Cats Protection awaiting to be rehomed. They will have a wonderful life living and roaming around the farm.
Silo time again between the showers - rescued a leveret from the grips of the silo machinery - so tiny and shouting whilst we found it a safe place nearby.
Late September and the Red Deer have started ruttung again and making the most awful gutteral bellowing.
OCTOBER brought various sightings of Otter, Kingfisher and Red Deer Rutting. A Wren also spied in Orchard and a pair of Jays on the Bird Feeder.
Late October Marmaduke the magnificent cockerel arrived from Wolfwood rehoming centre to live with us. Large stag in the Orchard just at the back of the farmhouse.
NOVEMBER - Merlin, Mario and Meadow 3 abandoned kittens came to live with us. They were found in Morecambe hungry, covered in fleas, eye infections and with cat flu. Now they are healthy and enjoying the freedom of living on the farm!
Otter, the Bittern, Ducks and Deer to name but a few seen in Nov. also wonderful sightings of the Starling Roosts.
DECEMBER - 2 Roe deer seen near Leighton Hall entrance. Marsh Harrier seen over Moss early in morning and 6 Red deer seen crossing our meadow.
Barn Owl seen just after dusk to the left of our barn.
WISHING EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Monday, 17 December 2012
AUGUST and the RAIN Continues!
AUGUST 2012 - and the rain continues but I have to say that up to the middle of August the rain showeres were not as frequent and guests from sunny Malta, had quite a pleasant 2 weeks with us.
7 Red Deer Stags of various ages seen in field behind the farm - probably thinking about the rutting season!
One of our visitors came to see 2 late and uncommon Orchids and saw the Autumn Ladies Tresses at the Lotts, Silverdale and the Broad-leafed Hellibourine at Trowbarrow. Other guests were enthralled to see Stags on Leighton Moss and Kingfisher at the Allen hide, Greenshank, Wigeon, Little Grebe, Marsh Harrier, Marsh Tit, Shoveller, Redshank, Little Egret, Nuthatch, Greater Spotted Woodpecker and many more.
End of August saw the arrival of 4 new rescue hens. One had muck balls on its feet so big that it could not walk and one looked like it had been plucked. Poor girls but with a little TLC they are now enjoying the freedom of the farmyard.
7 Red Deer Stags of various ages seen in field behind the farm - probably thinking about the rutting season!
One of our visitors came to see 2 late and uncommon Orchids and saw the Autumn Ladies Tresses at the Lotts, Silverdale and the Broad-leafed Hellibourine at Trowbarrow. Other guests were enthralled to see Stags on Leighton Moss and Kingfisher at the Allen hide, Greenshank, Wigeon, Little Grebe, Marsh Harrier, Marsh Tit, Shoveller, Redshank, Little Egret, Nuthatch, Greater Spotted Woodpecker and many more.
End of August saw the arrival of 4 new rescue hens. One had muck balls on its feet so big that it could not walk and one looked like it had been plucked. Poor girls but with a little TLC they are now enjoying the freedom of the farmyard.
Monday, 3 December 2012
JULY 2012
The dreadful weather continues with guests being caught in torrential downpours with yet more sodden clothing for me to dry. This has just become the norm this Summer, if you can call it that! Despite the weather guests still managing to get out and see the wonderful wildlife that this area has to offer.
Otters, Red Deer and 3 Cygnets seen from and around Lower Hide before Breakfast. Marsh Harrier seen from Grisedale Hide and Fritillaries seen on Arnside Knott. 7 Red Deer grazing in field in front of our CL Site.
It must be noted that we have seen a distinct lack of insects, butterflies etc. this year which is very alarming. Also to note, the Swallows, which nest in our Barns, were at least 10 days late in arriving this year.
Otters, Red Deer and 3 Cygnets seen from and around Lower Hide before Breakfast. Marsh Harrier seen from Grisedale Hide and Fritillaries seen on Arnside Knott. 7 Red Deer grazing in field in front of our CL Site.
It must be noted that we have seen a distinct lack of insects, butterflies etc. this year which is very alarming. Also to note, the Swallows, which nest in our Barns, were at least 10 days late in arriving this year.
SPRING, SUMMER and into WINTER 2012
APRIL 2012
Well, here I am again playing catch up. Despite the dreadful weather that we have all experienced and are still having this year it has been a very busy few months for us, hence my failure to keep you posted with all that has been happening down on the farm.
In April many of my guests had wonderful sightings of the Otters - early April view of Mum and 2 cubs from Lower hide at dusk on Leighton Moss - end of April 5 Otters seen crossing the causeway near the public hide.
Guests have been delighted to watch the sheer variety of birds on our feeders just outside dining room window whilst having breakfast, including wonderful view of a pair of Bullfinches. Late April brought sightings of an Osprey catching fish.
MAY 2012
Numerous sightings of Red Deer and Roe Deer heard barking in Deepdale Woods. Alas, I was not lucky enough to have heard the Cuckoo this year - I expect all the rain had dampened its spirits! However, all the moisture had certainly produced beautiful spring flowers including wonderful clumps of Cowslips in the hedgerows of our meadows.
JUNE 2012
Every day just seemed to bring rain and more rain which continued for most of the month which brought problems for us on the farm with gathering our winter fodder. However, somehow we managed to get our Silo between deluges but unfortunately no traditional hay bales as we never had 5 dry, fine days together.
The weather also had catastrophic effects on our family life as our daughter was due to have her Wedding Reception in a marquee on our farm on 23rd June. Unfortunately, on 22nd June there was a terrible gale and at 4.30 pm it blew the marquee down and we were left with the problem of 120 guests arriving and no venue! Leighton Hall very kindly came to the rescue and let us decamp there and a wonderful day was had by all,
Early June Osprey still being sighted catching fish. Brown Hares sighted nearly every day in our Crow Ashes field. Avocets and chicks seen by the dozen also Spoonbill and Egret at Eric Morecambe hide. Marsh Harrier seen from Grisedale Hide. Male Bullfinch on our feeders again. Otters seen before breakfast by guests, Mum and 2 cubs at Lower Hide - March Harriers and Barn Owl at dusk.
Well, here I am again playing catch up. Despite the dreadful weather that we have all experienced and are still having this year it has been a very busy few months for us, hence my failure to keep you posted with all that has been happening down on the farm.
In April many of my guests had wonderful sightings of the Otters - early April view of Mum and 2 cubs from Lower hide at dusk on Leighton Moss - end of April 5 Otters seen crossing the causeway near the public hide.
Guests have been delighted to watch the sheer variety of birds on our feeders just outside dining room window whilst having breakfast, including wonderful view of a pair of Bullfinches. Late April brought sightings of an Osprey catching fish.
MAY 2012
Numerous sightings of Red Deer and Roe Deer heard barking in Deepdale Woods. Alas, I was not lucky enough to have heard the Cuckoo this year - I expect all the rain had dampened its spirits! However, all the moisture had certainly produced beautiful spring flowers including wonderful clumps of Cowslips in the hedgerows of our meadows.
JUNE 2012
Every day just seemed to bring rain and more rain which continued for most of the month which brought problems for us on the farm with gathering our winter fodder. However, somehow we managed to get our Silo between deluges but unfortunately no traditional hay bales as we never had 5 dry, fine days together.
The weather also had catastrophic effects on our family life as our daughter was due to have her Wedding Reception in a marquee on our farm on 23rd June. Unfortunately, on 22nd June there was a terrible gale and at 4.30 pm it blew the marquee down and we were left with the problem of 120 guests arriving and no venue! Leighton Hall very kindly came to the rescue and let us decamp there and a wonderful day was had by all,
Early June Osprey still being sighted catching fish. Brown Hares sighted nearly every day in our Crow Ashes field. Avocets and chicks seen by the dozen also Spoonbill and Egret at Eric Morecambe hide. Marsh Harrier seen from Grisedale Hide. Male Bullfinch on our feeders again. Otters seen before breakfast by guests, Mum and 2 cubs at Lower Hide - March Harriers and Barn Owl at dusk.
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