Date: 21st November 2021
Time: from 8:15 a.m.
Weather: dry, sunny, moderate wind, 3°C to 5°C
It was another beautiful sunny autumnal morning for my visit although it was very cold. The “Beaver Moon” was clearly visible despite the bright sky.
The full Moon on 19th November 2021 is known as the “Beaver Moon”. This description originated in North America where Beavers traditionally start building their dams in November. Some people also believe that this November full Moon is inspired by the Native Americans who lay Beaver traps at this time of year to ensure a supply of warm furs for the winter. The “Beaver Moon” has also been referred to as the “Frost Moon” by some Native American tribes.
Whilst walking through the site was enjoyable, especially seeing the autumn colours, it was relatively disappointing from a wildlife perspective.
It is always good to see the Red Foxes but, after the brilliant encounter on my last visit (see here), this morning I only had a brief glimpse of one running past the front entrance of the church, through the nearby gravestones and in to a hedge.
I also saw a single Grey Squirrel in the field on the northern edge of the site as it slowly moved through, presumably foraging and feeding.
It was a very disappointing visit for birds with only 11 species
recorded.
Apart from the ubiquitous Magpies (including 8 perched together in a willow tree behind Larkins Tyres), Woodpigeons and Carrion Crows, my other records were limited to a calling Green Woodpecker near the church, c.50 Starlings in flight over the scrub area and hedges behind Larkins Tyres and singles only of Wren, Robin, Blackbird, Great Tit and Jay plus a few fly-over Herring Gulls.
Species
recorded during this visit were as follows (heard only records in italics):
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