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The award-winning volunteers who help manage Tice's Meadow Nature Reserve in Badshot Lea. Surrey's best birding site.

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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Bat Box Check at Tice’s Meadow! 🦇First set up in 2018 with funding from Surrey Bat Group & Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust, our 27 boxes get checked each September. Patience pays off! This year, 13 boxes (48%) showed use, with 17 Soprano Pipistrelles found in 5 of them. ©TMBG
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🍁 5 Swallows spotted putting on an acrobatic display at Tice's Meadow this morning! They're fueling up on insects before their massive 6,000-mile migration from the UK back to South Africa. A beautiful, bittersweet sign of autumn. 🍂 @surreybirdnews.bsky.social Swallows © Jon Hawkins
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
💥 RUSHMOOR 💥 TMBG 💥 LOTTERY 💥 WINNER 💥 🌟 Tice's Meadow Bird Group just had a generous donation of £25.00 from a lucky winner on the Rushmoor Lottery!🥰 Support our cause and buy your chance to win here - www.rushmoorlottery.co.uk/support/tice... 🙏 Thank you for all of your support!
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We loved welcoming the Farnham 11th Scouts Beavers to Tice’s Meadow! We toured the Hide & the Mound while the group spotted birds with their sighting sheets. A massive thank you to everyone for bringing so much energy and enthusiasm to the reserve—come back soon!
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🍂 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆! Our fantastic volunteers, alongside friends from Surrey Choices, did a grand job cutting back vegetation from the path between the two bridges. Thank you to Rich, the @surreycc.gov.uk ranger, for his brush-cutting endeavours! Path clearing © TMBG
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Now that all the Swifts and Sand Martins have flown south back to sub-Saharan Africa for the winter, it is time to turn off the the callers in the Swift Tower and the artificial Sand Martin Bank. A check of the equipment and structures was made for the winter ahead @surreybirdnews.bsky.social ©TMBG
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Tice's Meadow June 2026 blog is now available to read on our website. Compiled by the Tice's Meadow Bird Group from the many welcome contributions received from our wonderful community - many thanks. ticesmeadow.org Sleeping Bullock © TMBG
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
We were delighted to marshal at the Farnham Pilgrim Marathon! Started in 2010 by the Rotary Club of Farnham Weyside, this stunning Surrey Hills run is one of the UK’s prettiest trail events.Huge thanks to the Rotary Club for their years of support for Tice’s Meadow Bird Group!
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Tice's Meadow volunteers had a lovely morning removing the old decrepit fence from around the 'bike pond' in the Meadow. The fence no longer served a purpose & had become a hazard to our conservation grazing cattle. A few of the wooden posts were left in situ to allow birds to perch.
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Please, do come and join us.
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Start of the Autumn work party season, saw 8 volunteers helping the Surrey CC ranger to clear willow from the reedbeds around the silt pond. Further work is needed to thin the willows along the eastern shore to open up view points and help improve airflow across the pond.
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A Whinchat was reported today. First of the year & the 117th bird species reported within the recording area this year. Since 2005, Whinchat have been recorded every year on their return migration back to winter in Africa. Birds breed in N & W UK @surreybirdnews.bsky.social Whinchat © Jon Hawkins
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
A Wheatear was reported this afternoon, the first of the return migration. Since 2007, Wheatear have been recorded every year on their return migration back to winter in central Africa. They breed mainly in western & northern Britain & Ireland. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social Wheatear © Gav Thane 2025
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Six TMBG volunteers and 12 willing workers from Surrey Choices braved the heatwave and cleared two areas of intrusive thistle from the Meadow. Although a great pollen source, thistle does tend to dominate and suppress other plants that we are trying to encourage within the site.
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The Tice's Meadow May 2026 blog is now available to read on our website. Compiled by the Tice's Meadow Bird Group from the many welcome contributions received from our wonderful community - many thanks. ticesmeadow.org Bullocks going for a paddle.
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Want to help raise money for the TMBG? At the same time have the chance to win £2000 or plant 2000 trees? Why not enter the Rushmoor Lottery in time for their Super Draw at www.rushmoorlottery.co.uk/support/tice... Thank you for supporting both local wildlife and our community. Good luck!
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Do come along and join in!
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A reminder that Tice's Meadow Open Day is this Saturday from **10am**! 🌿 Enjoy bird ringing, bird & butterfly walks, bug hunting, river dipping, displays, and meet our friendly show sheep, Dibby & Lenny! 🐑 Fun for all the family – we hope to see you there!
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
First Greenshank on return migration was seen today in the Workings. The last one seen on Spring migration was on 30th April. They breed in the UK in Scotland. They migrate south to their wintering grounds in Africa with some staying in the UK along the south coast. Passage will peak during August.
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Two Black-tailed Godwits were seen on 1 July, marking the start of their return passage from their Icelandic breeding grounds. The graph shows first arrival dates since 2010, with a trend towards earlier return passage over the past 16 years. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social ©Don Lemmon July 2025
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The first Common Sandpiper on return migration was seen on 28/06 in the Workings. The last one seen on Spring migration was on 14th May. They breed in the UK in the uplands of Scotland, Northern England & Wales. Migrants will also include some birds from Scandinavia. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
The Tice's Meadow Bird Group/Friends of Tice's Meadow are pleased to announce the date of our upcoming Welcome Day (formally known as the BioBlitz). Run in partnership with Surrey CC.
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
It would be great to see some new faces!
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
One of the ways the TMBG raises money to fund our activities is by being part of the Rushmoor Community Lottery. At the moment there is a Super Draw giving you even more chances to win. If you are already signed up why not refer a friend - for a bonus draw. www.rushmoorlottery.co.uk/support/tice...
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
While ringing Barn Owl owlets, this young Kestrel appeared at the nest box entrance. With the ladder already up, we checked for any remaining chicks and found this was the last one. Ringed and returned safely, it fledged a day or two later and has now left the box. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social ©TMBG
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The first Green Sandpiper of the return passage was recorded in the Workings on 21 June, following the last spring sighting on 30 April. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social Green Sandpiper © Dan Powers , Sept 2025 Green Sandpipers in Flight © Jon Hawkins, Feb 2026 Graph of first day return
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
The video shows the five owlets sitting quietly together, waiting for night to fall and more food to arrive. The smallest fluffy Barn Owlet seems to have had a sudden growth spurt and towers above its siblings! However, this is simply a quirk of the camera lens. @barnowltrust.bsky.social ©TMBG
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
The five Barn Owl owlets are doing fine and are having prey items brought to them throughout the night by their parents. In the video, you can see a fox walking beneath the Barn Owl nest box just before the male Barn Owl arrives with a large rodent. @barnowltrust.bsky.social ©TMBG
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The Barn Owl owlets are now large enough for ringing & measurements. 7 eggs were laid, 6 hatched; the smallest was taken by a sibling, leaving 5 owlets. From markings: 3 females, 1 male, and 1 too young to sex. All appear healthy and strong. @barnowltrust.bsky.social Photos show largest & smallest
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
With all the rain and sun we have had (mainly rain!), the vegetation along the paths and bridges has shot up. Thanks to a good turn out of our happy volunteers, we made great strides in clearing the walkways & keeping them accessible for everyone. A huge thank you all who gave their time and energy.
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The Tice's Meadow April 2026 blog is now available to read on our website. Compiled by the Tice's Meadow Bird Group from the many welcome contributions received from our wonderful community - many thanks. ticesmeadow.org Bullock sleeping.
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
During April a Red-legged Partridge was reported in the Meadow. This is the 13th record for the site and was last recorded on 5th May 2024. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social Red-legged Partridge, stock photo
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
It would be great to see some new faces at our volunteer work parties. Check out the dates in the poster and come along.
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
We held our final children's activity for the half term on Friday. This time round the kids enjoyed themselves doing some hammer printing. @surreycc.gov.uk
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
A cuckoo was heard calling from beside the Workings this afternoon. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social Cuckoo, stock photo
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Tuesday saw the first of this half term's children's events run by the Tice's Meadow Bird Group. The main activity was weaving and everyone had a great time under the guidance of Beverley. @surreycc.gov.uk
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Today we revisited the two Tern rafts on the Workings to adjust the new ramps. While we were there, we also ringed 9 Black-headed Gull chicks! Another 7 were too small, with at least 18 eggs yet to hatch — possibly up to 25. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Grey Plover in the Meadow this morning. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social Grey Plover this morning © Kevin Duncan Grey Plover stock photo
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A pleasant few hours today with the volunteers lifting the crowns of trees to enable more light to penetrate. This is for the benefit of wildlife and biodiversity. The area was checked for nesting birds first. Before and after. Some of the volunteers.
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Three owlets and counting! As you can see, there are plenty of rodents to keep everyone fed. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social @barnowltrust.bsky.social Live webcams on our website ticesmeadow.org/p/blog-page_19.html © Tice's Meadow Bird Group
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Tice's Meadow Nature Reserve's March 2026 blog is now available to read on our website. Thank you to everyone who contributes and submits their sightings. ticesmeadow.org Bullocks pointing.
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
A clear view of owlet number two as the female Barn Owl leaves to stretch her wings. Five eggs to go! @surreybirdnews.bsky.social @barnowltrust.bsky.social Live webcams on our website ticesmeadow.org/p/blog-page_19.html © Tice's Meadow Bird Group
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Great News! The first Swift was seen returning to the Swift Tower today. This is the 6th year for the colony. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social © Alan David Taylor
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
This video shows the brief moment when the female Barn Owl left the new hatchling lying on the six remaining eggs. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social @barnowltrust.bsky.social Live webcams on our website ticesmeadow.org/p/blog-page_19.html © Tice's Meadow Bird Group
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
After a long wait (a couple of days later than anticipated) the first owlet has hatched. This video shows the female Barn Owl removing the eggshell. All the live webcams can be accessed via our website: www.ticesmeadow.org/p/blog-page_19.html @surreybirdnews.bsky.social @barnowltrust.bsky.social
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Drake Garganey in the Meadow this morning. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social Drake Garganey © Kevin Duncan
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
The first Coot chicks have hatched at Tice's Meadow. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social Coot chick © Kevin Duncan
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
A spot of maintenance in the Meadow and the Swift caller switched on ready for the the return of the Swifts to the Swift Tower 🤞 @surreybirdnews.bsky.social
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The first Whimbrel of the year reported today. The graph shows the yearly spring passage dates of Whimbrel at Tice's Meadow. @surreybirdnews.bsky.social Stock photo of Whimbrel
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TicesMeadow @ticesmeadow.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
A video showing the Barn Owls with 7 eggs. The live streams are set up and run by the Tice's Meadow Bird Group and can be accessed by the links on our website: www.ticesmeadow.org/p/blog-page_19.html @surreybirdnews.bsky.social @barnowltrust.bsky.social
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