Tag Archives: Brampton wildlife

Brampton winter – gathering flocks

Posted on 27/01/2019 by marklittle

The frosts of mid to late January have changed the habits of the parish wildlife.  The most marked change being the flocking of the birds. The Woodpigeons gather into gangs, but most noticeable of all are the large flocks of … Continue reading →

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Brampton winter: morning hawk

Posted on 26/12/2018 by marklittle

Boxing Day morning seemed quiet. The whole village appeared to having a lie-in. On days like these the rest of the parish’s residents – at least the wildlife ones – carry on with business as usual. As I walked past … Continue reading →

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Brampton winter: Fieldfares & Redwings

Posted on 20/12/2018 by marklittle

The hedgerow berries, such as Hawthorn,  have been bountiful this year. But The winter thrushes, the Redwings and Fieldfares, wait until the sharpest frosts of December have passed before they feed upon them. This morning, the 16th December, was the … Continue reading →

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Event: Talk – Coypu, Mink and the Norfolk Mink Project

Posted on 15/09/2018 by marklittle

Simon Baker, from the Norfolk Mink Project, will be giving a talk at the Burgh Reading Room on Tuesday 9th October at 7.00pm. All are welcome and entry is free. (See http://burghlife.co.uk) Mink have been active on the Bure for some … Continue reading →

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Last sight of the summer falcon

Posted on 01/09/2018 by marklittle

The season’s change are almost imperceptable, but there are some sightings that punctuate that change. Continue reading →

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Evening falls in the village

Posted on 24/07/2018 by marklittle

At the end of a hot July day,  we sit outside with glasses in hand. To sit and watch the night fall is a simple pleasure, but one of which we never tire.  A Barn Owl which skims the roof … Continue reading →

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Brampton: summer visitors

Posted on 14/07/2018 by marklittle

Swifts, those short-term summer visitors, from their screaming party over the Brampton rooftops. Eight..ten birds, they move so fast and change acrobatic so quickly that it is hard to keep track. I make a mental note to create some nest … Continue reading →

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Brampton Summer: the arrival of the Hobby Falcon

Posted on 03/06/2018 by marklittle

The combination of speed, grace and agility make any glimpse of this small falcon an exhilarating one. Hobbys are summer visitors to the parish. Every year, when I see one, I tend to get over-excited about it. For obvious reasons … Continue reading →

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Brampton: arrival of Spring 2018

Posted on 25/02/2018 by marklittle

The churchyard is filling with Snowdrops. Aconites and a few Daffodils. All flowering under a bright, clear sky. The easterly breeze reminds me that we have probably not seen the last of Winter, but Spring cannot be far off. On … Continue reading →

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Brampton Spring: Roe buck and doe

Posted on 10/04/2017 by marklittle

The sight of Roe Deer has become increasingly common in Brampton in recent years (see link to other posts within the Village blog), but they always feel like an encounter with a wilder, slightly separate world. Usually, the sighting it … Continue reading →

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