Nagshead Nature Reserve at Gloucestershire UK
On our way back from our holiday, we decided to visit Nagshead Nature Reserve at Gloucestershire. This is such an amazing place with such lovely birds, nature, trees & animals. Due to the limited time available we choose to wander along the shortest trail available which was called the Lower Hide. The path was filled with bird sounds but was unable to see many birds and was only lucky enough to film the Willow Warbler.
The reserve also had very sturdy Oaks and other huge trees and foliage which gave such a feeling of peace, relaxation and very fresh air and it was the perfect place to rest your body & mind.The visitor centre was newly built and it was so refreshing to see the inside of it. Wish that I could stay there and be involved with their activities :)
RSPB- Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
This is the largest organisation in UK which takes care and looks after birds, animals & nature.
Nagshead Nature Reserve
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RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve
The Puffins, New Road, Park End, Gloucestershire, GL15 4JA
Nagshead nature reserve is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year.
More than half of the reserve is oak woodland that was planted nearly 200 years ago. Originally intended to provide naval timber, this woodland is now managed, in partnership with the Forestry Commission, solely for its conservation and landscape value. The rest of the reserve is made up of conifer woodland, scrub, open areas, ponds and streams.
The woodland is beautiful all year round, but Nagshead is at its best in spring.
In spring, marvel at the bluebells carpeting the woodland floor. Wander along the trails looking for pied flycatchers and watch the sky for buzzards.
Summer is a great time to look for dragonflies over the streams and ponds. When autumn arrives, listen out for fallow deer roaring, and enjoy the changing colours of the leaves. In winter, look out for large flocks of siskins feeding in the alder and birch trees.look for flocks of crossbills and hawfinches
The reserve and hides are open at all times. The visitor centre is open from 10am to 5pm at weekends during the summer.
The RSPB are always looking for volunteers who would like to help on the reserve. If you have a few hours to spare and are good with people, please contact the warden, tel: 01594 562852. Several events are also run locally throughout the year.
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RSPB Nagshead, wild boar, redstart, dunnock and Common Buzzard.
A selection of wildlife seen in the RSPB Nature Reserve Nagshead near to Parkend. All shots were handheld and some are a little shaky.
Species in this video include, wild boar, redstart, dunnock, mandarin duck and common buzzard.
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A Hawfinch drinking in RSPB Nagshead
This short video is about a Hawfinch drinking in Nagshead RSPB reserve, Parkend, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Country Walk - Gloucester - Parkend and the Forest of Dean (Part 1)
Our video is a guided walk from Cannop Ponds near Parkend in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire showing you a tour of Gloucester first. We see lots of wildlife and wildfowl. Please watch Forest of Dean (part 2) for the rest of our walk.
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The video is taken from the website of 'JR Hackney', otherwise known as 'The Taxi Driver'. Providing you with free information on a whole host of walks around the country that we have undertaken and recommend to you.
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Fallow Deer at Nags Head RSPB Reserve in the Forest of Dean
Wild boar at RSPB Nagshead, Forest of Dean
Close encounter with a family of eight wild boar at RSPB Nagshead Reserve in the Forest of Dean, with commentary given by Ed Drewitt.
Wild Boar rut, Forest of Dean
Filmed back in September 2013, this video shows two male wild boar during the rut. Much of the action was un-filmable as it took place in thicker foliage, but this clip gives a flavour.
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Hawfinch, Parkend, Forest of Dean, Glos.
Hawfinches
Hawfinches filmed at Parkend, Forest of Dean, Gloustershire, England on Saturday 30th January 2016
Wild boar cull on target, Forestry Commission says
The Forestry Commission has said it is on target to cull 575 wild boar by Easter in the Forest of Dean.
During 2014/15, marksmen shot 361 boar and the agency has said this figure was exceeded by Christmas, making the cull on course to achieve the yearly target.
Deputy surveyor, Kevin Stannard said: We started the cull in September, by Christmas we had exceeded the cull from the previous year.
In 2015 thermal imaging surveys estimated 1,000 wild boar in the area.
Wild boar living in the Forest of Dean can cause damage while foraging for food.
There can also be a danger, particularly to dog walkers and riders, as they can charge, especially when protecting their young.
But there are no plans to eradicate them, just to manage the numbers.
It is impossible to get an accurate figure of the wild population over a large area.
They move, they hide. Feral wild boar don't hold territories so they are constantly moving around the forest, moving out on to agricultural land, moving into the villages, said Mr Stannard.
He said the thermal imaging technique nevertheless indicated the population was increasing.
Although the Forestry Commission carries out annual culls, it has repeated its warning that it is only responsible for culling boar on Crown land.
If the animals stray on to private land, it would be the landowner's responsibility to deal with them.
Forest Of Dean Steam Railway, Gloucestershire
The Dean Forest Railway Society, which acts as a support organisation for the railway, was originally formed in 1970 to preserve the Lydney to Parkend branch line. Operations at that time were centred on Parkend as British Rail had not set a date for closure.
The first Steam Open Day took place in October 1971, with Peckett locomotive Uskmouth I hauling brake van rides over 200 feet of siding. Members were soon keen to shake off a reputation as being the World's Shortest Passenger Railway!
Opening ceremony at Parkend in 1971
With no immediate prospect of British Rail relinquishing ownership of the branch line and restricted by the space available at Parkend, the Society decided to seek alternative accommodation, eventually identifying land next to the branch line at the former Norchard Colliery. Together with land vacated by West Gloucestershire Power Station, this site had all the potential to become the Railway's centre of operations.
Norchard, as it would continue to be known, was acquired in 1974 and a lot of hard work followed before it was possible to stage the first open day in 1978. This time the length of running line was some 150 yards and not long afterwards more track was laid allowing push-and-pull trains to operate to Middle Forge, a distance of some 450 yards.
Norchard takes shape in 1977
A period of consolidation followed during which time the running line was extended twice more, first to Goatfield Curve and then to Thomas's Yard (just short of the main A48 level crossing). Train services finally crossed the main road in 1991 to terminate at St. Mary's Halt (then known as Lydney Lakeside).
Visits by HRH The Duke of Gloucester in 1983, the GW150 Exhibition Train and the Broad Gauge loco Iron Duke in 1985, and by various film crews and TV personalities all helped enhance Norchard's reputation. British Rail finally announced closure of the line to traffic in the early 1980's and this decision enabled DFR to complete the purchase of most of the track and land in 1985.
First grant provides a loco shed
It later went on to buy part of the redundant Lydney Junction site, situated adjacent to the town's station on the Gloucester to Newport/Cardiff main line, and to successfully apply for a second Light Railway Order to complete the link from the Junction to Parkend. It was to be 1995 before the former Severn & Wye station at Lydney Junction could be opened to DFR passenger trains. The junction site also provides the potential for additional preservation projects.
Lydney Town station, just yards from the main A48 in the town, opened in April 2001.
In 2006 Parkend Station was re-opened to the first regular passenger trains since 1929 and the DFR returned to its birthplace.
A Year Behind The Lens (Forest of Dean 2009)
A Year Behind The Lens focuses on my video highlights from 2009. As mentioned in the opening credits, no animal was harmed or detrimentally disturbed during filming.
All video footage and photographs were taken in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
Enjoy and please comment.
Onboard XC Class 170 between Lydney and Gloucester
Onboard a CrossCountry Class 170 between Lydney and Gloucester on 03/05/08
ABC2 of RAILWAYS: P is for PARKEND
A short video celebrating the excellent work of the Dean Forest Railway in restoring the train service to PARKEND Gloucestershire in 2006.. The film also demonstrates the classic use of the GWR Auto-Train on the single line at Whitecroft, where there are no run-round facilities, in the months prior to the re-opening of PARKEND.
...and from this day forth she was known as Tala Tadpole!!!
Taken at Timmy's Pond near Parkend, Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire on the 1st August 2010.
Tala hadn't been with us for very long and this was her first outing with Charley. Both girls are rescue sheps and both love water!!!!!!!
Lydney Sand Emersons Green Gloucestershire
Lydney Sand is one of many attraction near Emersons Green Gloucestershire. So if you are interested in finding out about more attractions in your desired area or want information on a property that would suit you needs then look no further than We will be very happy to help you with your search
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Wild Boar in the Forset Of Dean
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in the forest of dean 06/06/10 ( blackpool brook, blakeney)
Wild Boar in the Forest of Dean
Taken with the new Uway NX80HD 720p