{"id":7613,"date":"2023-01-03T12:37:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T12:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/?p=7613"},"modified":"2023-04-07T11:48:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T11:48:27","slug":"happy-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/?p=7613","title":{"rendered":"Happy New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1040\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20230102_154846.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20230102_154846.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20230102_154846-800x374.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20230102_154846-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A fantastic start to the year and a visit to the RSPB&#8217;s nature reserve at Leighton Moss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With plenty of rain over the festive season I was relieved to find a pair of wellies in the boot of the car. Not great for walking &#8211; especially with the steel toe caps, however with the majority of footpaths under water the only way to get around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1040\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5861-1.jpg\" alt=\"Marsh tit at Leighton Moss\" class=\"wp-image-7617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5861-1.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5861-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5861-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5861-1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5861-1-385x257.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Great to see the Marsh Tits.  The woodlands around the Silverdale and Arnside area are a real stronghold. A shame they&#8217;re far less common elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1040\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5986.jpg\" alt=\"Redshank - Leighton Moss\" class=\"wp-image-7619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5986.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5986-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5986-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5986-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5986-385x257.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As ever plenty of Redshanks around the saltmarsh. Their eerie calls one of the highlights of winter birdwatching around the Morecambe Bay area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1040\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5905.jpg\" alt=\"Snipe at Leighton Moss\" class=\"wp-image-7620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5905.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5905-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5905-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5905-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5905-385x257.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1040\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5921.jpg\" alt=\"Another Snipe\" class=\"wp-image-7621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5921.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5921-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5921-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5921-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5921-385x257.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Common Snipe &#8211; another common wader with an uncanny ability to disappear amongst the vegetation. Superb cryptic camouflage once you spot 1 suddenly several more appear as the brain cells go into overdrive and begin to recognise the birds plumage amongst the vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1040\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5799.jpg\" alt=\"Treecreeper\" class=\"wp-image-7622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5799.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5799-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5799-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5799-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5799-385x257.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Treecreeper another species with superb camouflage. Unfortunately their restless habit tends to give them away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1040\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5930.jpg\" alt=\"Osprey nesting platform - Leighton Moss\" class=\"wp-image-7624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5930.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5930-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5930-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5930-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC5930-385x257.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Build it and they will come. With the success of the Foulshaw Moss Ospreys probably only a matter of time before a pair decide to settle at Leighton Moss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1040\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20230102_144243.jpg\" alt=\"Leighton Moss Reedbeds\" class=\"wp-image-7623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20230102_144243.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20230102_144243-800x374.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20230102_144243-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Good to see the creation of more, open water habitat. The views have certainly improved and with more margins to the reedbeds hopefully good news for the Bitterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Leighton Moss 02012023\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4yTp__p9Ahw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starlings putting on a show against the backdrop of a setting sun. A superb end to the day. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fantastic start to the year and a visit to the RSPB&#8217;s nature reserve at Leighton Moss. With plenty of rain over the festive season I was relieved to find a pair of wellies in the boot of the car. Not great for walking &#8211; <span class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"more-link btn btn-transparent\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/?p=7613\">Read More &#8230;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7618,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[108,15,101],"tags":[60,272,948,273,274,855,491],"class_list":["post-7613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-birds","category-landscapes","category-seashore","tag-leighton-moss","tag-marsh-tit","tag-murmuration","tag-redshank","tag-snipe","tag-starlings","tag-treecreeper"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7613","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7613"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7613\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7628,"href":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7613\/revisions\/7628"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/7618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalbornblogger.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}