It seems our hobbys have finally left for their long journey back to sub-tropical Africa. They were seen on Saturday, but since then we've had no more sightings, so let's hope they get back to their wintering quarters safely and we have hobbys back again next year. The lorries you may see along the buzzard trail are bringing back the waste spoil from the continuing boundary works and viewing and invertebrate mounds are being created with the soil on the edge of the new heath, which will be great for both wildlife and people!
The weather is looking good for our Discovery Day on Sunday, when the bird ringing team will be holding demonstrations and explaining what important information and data they gain about the movement and changes to bird populations of birds from doing this work.
The Lodge Discovery Day Sunday 7 October 10.30 am – 3.00 pm An event full of fun and discovery, held on the Gatehouse lawn. • Bird ringing demonstrations throughout the event• Owl pellet dissection• Get nice and messy making bird cake• Visit the RSPB Bedford local group stand.• Local nature information at the Bedford Natural History Society marquee• Stock up on bird food, feeders and gifts from the RSPB shop.• Binocular and telescope demonstration
Cost: RSPB members £3, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2, Family 2+2 £8 Non-members adults £4, children £3. Family 2+2 £10 Car park and reserve entry charge of £6 applies for non- members. RSPB members free.