Wildlife in my local patch

Hampshire UK

November 15, 2015
by Jackson
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Marsh Harrier and Peregrine at Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve

Today my mother, grandparents and I went to Farlington Marshes nature reserve near Portsmouth. Farlington is one of the oldest reserves managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. We went in search of Short Eared Owls which … Continue reading

October 26, 2015
by Jackson
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More Fallow deer

It’s half term and I’ve had the camera out in the woods trying to get some footage of the fallow deer rut as we have recently heard lots of activity. They are very secretive though and hard to see in … Continue reading

September 28, 2015
by Jackson
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Wildlife Rangers at Blashford Lakes

On the last Sunday of each month I’ve been going to Blashford Lakes nature reserve in the New Forest to join a group of young Wildlife Rangers aged 13-18. It’s run by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust … Continue reading

October 20, 2014
by Jackson
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New badger sett

It’s very exciting when you find a new discovery in your local patch. We found a huge new badger sett in the most stunning location at the weekend. It’s at the edges of a sunlit beech wood on one of … Continue reading