With the snow and freezing temperatures over the last couple of days I didn't think it was a good idea to drive up on to the moor so I ...

 I was pleased to see a small skein of 40 Pink-footed Geese crossing Beeley Moor this morning, I had thought they might have missed us this ...

A leucistic Common Snipe  has been present at Carsington Water for over a week. I haven't managed to see it yet but Roger sent me these ...

The sound of the Snipe's drumming display flight is a common feature of early morning walks on the moors but they can be surprisingly di...

Ken had an interesting movement of Snipe on Friday totalling 27 birds during an hour flying up to Beeley Triangle from the Cathole (Holymoor...

Ken took this picture today and 'Snipe on a wall' is his caption which covers it nicely. Snipe will have young now and they use high...

Very misty this morning when I finally saw the Snipe on one of its occasional posts. Common Snipe