In the late 19th and early 20th centuries this site was the garden of the leading horticulturalist, Ellen Willmott, who planted many plants from all over the world, some of which still survive. In early spring, EWT Warley Place is well known for its flowers, particularly snowdrops, daffodils and crocuses.
EWT Warley Place attracts a wide variety of common woodland birds and there are 2 small hides both of which have bird feeders immediately outside.
During my visit, I recorded the following birds: Common Buzzard (1 heard “mewing” but not seen), Green Woodpecker (1 heard calling), Great Spotted Woodpecker (3), Jackdaw (2), Carrion Crow (2), Woodpigeon (1), Moorhen (4 on the south pond), Nuthatch (at least 3 seen and others heard calling), Coal Tit (at least 2), Blue Tit (10+), Great Tit (10+), Long-tailed Tit (5+), Robin (4), Wren (1), Dunnock (1), Blackbird (1), Song Thrush (1), Goldfinch (heard only)
In addition, I saw single Grey Squirrels from both the north and south bird hides foraging under the bird feeders.
Although I visited on a week day, the site was relatively busy (the snowdrop season has started) and I think that this, together with my arrival late morning, had some affect on the number of birds that I saw. Nonetheless, it was an enjoyable visit on a sunny but cold day.
After my visit, I went to the Thatchers Arms which is immediately adjacent to the entrance to EWT Warley Place .... home-made steak pie plus real ale .... yum!
Here are some photos from my visit to EWT Warley Place ....
Photo: Nuthatch
Photo: Nuthatch
Photo: Robin
Photo: Blue Tit
Photo: Blue Tit
Photo: Great Tit
💚🦆 🦉🦋🐝🦊🦡🌼 🌳💚
Stay safe, stay well, stay strong, stay connected with nature
No comments:
Post a Comment
If you feel like commenting on my blog, you can contact me by completing the comment form below. I will respond to all comments and enquiries and constructive criticism will always be welcomed.