When it comes to Angling it could be the tiddler that tips the scales for a win. James(Pictured here) fishes internationally but still seemed pretty happy with this little fellow . Wide water at Cocklebury Farm is teaming with large … Continued
Piking pleasure on the Kennet and Avon is pretty well guaranteed at wide water / Cocklebury Farm . Wide water has some of the best course fishing in the UK and you have it on your doorstep at Cocklebury farm … Continued
Your FREE fishing at Wide water by Cocklebury Farm opens up a world of Angling pleasure.With historic Ladies Bridge as your backdrop and kingfisher warblers and rare bird species often visiting for company. The fishing is exceptional too with a … Continued
As well as all the usual suspects: Greater whitethroat, Stonechat, Skylark, Corn Bunting, Green Woodpecker, Red Bunting, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Swallow, Meadow Pipit Lesser Whitethroat and also recently – Firecrest, Goldcrest possible Redstart and MANY more! Sit quietly … Continued
Finally the early mornings at this time of year are unbeatable, mist and sunshine are common partners and we are at the height of Dawn chorus – with over 130 species recorded on the farm there is plenty of competition … Continued
The days bring marvellous photo opportunities with abundant flowers and blossom across the farm and local countryside bluebell woods and rhododendron walks. Come and enjoy it with us.
There’s plenty to see starting with the recent aurora (photograph by Alice who stayed with us) and to be repeated this week according to the BBC. Even without the aurora we are on the edge of the dark sky area … Continued
Collecting a swarm from the middle of town Queen is in the box – in they all follow Overnight to settle – but they’ve started making wild comb already! Into their home (this little hive is called a Nuc) Quick … Continued
Step 1 Download Merlin by the the Cornell Lab We have recorded around 130 species of Bird here on the farm. Many of the most beautiful are regular visitors or residents like Barn Owls, Woodpeckers, Grey Wagtails, Kingfisher, and Goldfinches. … Continued
I can’t promise something like this on every visit, but if you are particularly interested, we can point you in the right direction, and you are very likely to get a view like this. Pheasants You’re almost guaranteed to see … Continued
Beautiful sunrises, crisp, white grass and hedgerows. Our barn owl couple were active which bodes well for some babies this year! We put up some new owl boxes last season – while she’s occupied with her chicks the female often … Continued
Shooting stars Geminid meteor shower We saw two or three shooting stars every minute at one point this year, and had a crystal clear, dark sky! Just in case you don’t know, shooting stars are tiny specs of materials left … Continued