Thursday, June 4. 2009
Holden Wood Reservoir Walk
Park your car by the Holden Inn on Grane Road. Walk down the Lane towards Holden Wood Reservoir ( You can see the reservoir nd its dam ). Just before the Dam go through a signposted gate on the right, with stunning views of the reservoir and the dam. The circular walk is shown on the section of OS map, follow the path and the signs. Lapwings are numerous in the fields on the right. Herons use the reservoir itself.
Friday, May 29. 2009
Sightings 23 May 2009
Wednesday, May 27. 2009
Nesting Grebes at Glasson
End of May 2009 Nesting Grebes on Glasson Marina and on the Lancaster Canal link. Eggs seem ready to hatch, parents seem relaxed, gathering food etc. Nests are well protected from predators.
End of June 2009. Eggs now hatched, three lively chicks, all seem well. One chick is somewhat bigger than the others, but all three seem to be getting more than adequate food. Very attentive parents.
August 3 2009. One juvenile and two adults found. Juvenile looks healthy, it now spends much of its time swimming on its own within a reasonable proximity to the nest, although it does make forays into the dock. The juvenile calls frequently, I think because of its need for food. The adults actually drive it off when it tries to get near, I think this is probably normal behaviour, they may be getting the youngster used to feeding itself, and it looks as though there may be the possibility of another set of eggs. They do dive near to the younster, perhaps as a learning demonstration. I would be interested in any other views on this behaviour. Please email me at leslieljon@aol.com if you do not want to blog your comments.
End of June 2009. Eggs now hatched, three lively chicks, all seem well. One chick is somewhat bigger than the others, but all three seem to be getting more than adequate food. Very attentive parents.
August 3 2009. One juvenile and two adults found. Juvenile looks healthy, it now spends much of its time swimming on its own within a reasonable proximity to the nest, although it does make forays into the dock. The juvenile calls frequently, I think because of its need for food. The adults actually drive it off when it tries to get near, I think this is probably normal behaviour, they may be getting the youngster used to feeding itself, and it looks as though there may be the possibility of another set of eggs. They do dive near to the younster, perhaps as a learning demonstration. I would be interested in any other views on this behaviour. Please email me at leslieljon@aol.com if you do not want to blog your comments.
Juvenile at Glasson Aug 3 09
