Saturday 12 April – Family walk, Watercress Farm Leader: Robin Martin

Seven families, with nine young people, joined the first BOC family walk, held at Watercress Farm rewilding project, Wraxall. We visited a range of habitats on the site and were rewarded by listing 35 species. Blackcap, Whitethroat, and Goldfinch songs were heard, and checked with the Merlin app. Green Woodpecker called loudly, and two were seen on a field disturbed by the pigs. Two Little Egrets were seen on the new wetland. Other highlights were Stonechat, Yellowhammer, and Great Tits with nesting material. Recently arrived Swallows and House Martins flew over, and Skylarks were singing. Five Roe Deer were seen, and Slow Worms under the corrugated refuges caused much excitement. The response to the walk was positive, and we have a second session planned for May. Thanks to Robin for leading. Gareth Roberts