Redpoll

Once again we had a very successful Big Schools’ Birdwatch and managed to submit four sets of results, with all the children having the opportunity to contribute. We saw a grand total of 23 different bird species and 275 birds overall. Absent from the count this year were Woodcock, Fieldfare, Mistle Thrush and Song Thrush; last year’s cold and snowy conditions had encouraged these species to forage in the school grounds. However, this year we were treated to visits from Redpolls which we were able to see close up while they took full advantage of our bird feeders in front of our new bird hide. Another highlight was the presence of 20 Tree Sparrows resting in the hedgerow behind the pond. It’s good to see that this not so common bird is still doing so well in the area.