• Get Big Garden Birdwatch Ready!
    As we reach the midway point of January, we always have something to look forward to, the annual Big Garden Birdwatch ! As always, we are calling everyone to join in and tell us what they find in their...
  • Sightings & Big Garden Birdwatch. Are you ready?
    The crack of ice. Paws and wet fur. In the chill of winter an otter is treading on ice. The water at Grisedale has been frozen for several days now. Otters have been very regular here. Even sleeping for...
  • Big Garden Birdwatch & Recent Sightings
    It’s the weekend you’ve all been waiting for – it’s time for Big Garden Birdwatch ! We hope you’re poised and ready to record the birds that land on your patch. Not only is it a rather fun way to spend...
  • Recent sightings & Big Garden Birdwatch submissions
    This winter has been amazing for Marsh harriers (copyright Robert Metcalfe), it seems the numbers just keep increasing. We now have 11 of them! This is over double last years number of over wintering...
  • Starling News & Other Recent Sightings
    At this time of year (well, from October onward to be honest!) we get asked a lot about starling murmurations. When will they be here? What time do they arrive? Where's the best place to see them? ...