During the last few days many migrant species have been returning to the lagoons and helped to provide a quite exciting morning’s watching in very pleasant bright weather this morning. Amongst others, the Sand Martins are now present in considerable numbers on the river bank. Willow Warblers were noted in several locations, as were Chiffchaffs [...] [...]
This morning a male Wheatear was briefly seen on the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon, before it disappeared between the reed beds. A Sand Martin flew over the site and up to four Chiffchaffs were singing. There were still one or two Toads about on the path on the south-western side of the Slurry [...] [...]
Two Blackcaps, three Willow warblers, nine Chiffchaffs and two Cetti’s Warblers were heard singing this morning. There were also several frogs in the Haven that could be heard croaking. [...]
This afternoon a Wheatear was spotted at the north end of the slurry lagoon. Four Chiffchaffs were near the railway line and nearby in the deep pit. About twenty-five Shovelers were feeding on the slurry lagoon. AE. [...]
Use this guide to take a guided walk around the Netherfield Lagoons Local Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire, including seven points of interest and details of some of the wildlife on offer at the reserve. Standing at the end of Teal Close in Victoria Retail Park, cross the Ouse Dyke, opposite the CEM factory. Turn right along the [...] [...]
