Just a brief message from me this afternoon.
The two grey phalaropes are out on the North Brooks as we speak. They are busy little birds, always on the move so although 'loyal' to the North Brooks since their first appearance on Monday I can't pinpoint an exact spot for you.
Our first redwings of the autumn were seen on the wooded heathland trail - heard flying over during our fungi walk this morning. Also mistle thrush and kestrel.
There is a lot more fungi out on the wooded heathland trail now. Lots of species of mycena, or bonnet fungi, including the very splendid and not terribly common Mycena pseudocorticola (I'm not being flash, it just doesn't have a common name).
I'd suggest a search in the woodland along the back edge of the car park and then a wander down to Black Wood.
If it's raining...do some shopping!
One of most popular offers is now available in the shop - 20% discount on the 12.75 kg bags of bird seed. There are 9 different varieties to choose from but the offer excludes peanuts. Now it is starting to feel more like autumn, it is a great time to get stocked up and tempt the birds into your garden. This offer is available until 4 November 2014