National Moth Night is a yearly event where, all over the UK, people go out and light up the sky and identify the moths in their local area. The date of the National Moth Night varies each year, as does the purpose of the night. Sometimes it targets a specific species during their flight times [...] [...]
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Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) The bee orchid is perhaps the most striking plant on site and indeed the logo of the Netherfield Wildlife Group. Unmistakeable with its spikes of bumble bee-like flowers, so convincing they are even velvety to the touch. The flower stalk arises from a rosette of leaves which over winter from the previous [...] [...] Birdwatching at the lagoons is never dull with plenty going on to occupy most visits. Below are just a few of the highlights. Green Woodpecker On almost any visit the Green Woodpecker will be either heard or seen. The call is a loud ‘Klu – klu – klu’, or a longer laughing ‘Kyu – [...] [...] Small Tortoiseshell A very warm and sunny day slightly spoilt by a strong south westerly breeze which kept the butterflies from flying. A group of seven of us set off along the Ouse Dyke where we encountered the usual selection of large, small and green-veined whites, speckled wood butterflies along with common darter, brown hawker and [...] [...] Jay Smith Some weeks ago now my Dad (Peter Smith) asked me if I fancied joining him and a bunch of other volunteers along with my brother, Aaron on a training session at the Netherfield Lagoons nature reserve in Nottinghamshire learning to use the scythe. Always looking for ways to expand my CV, I thought this [...] [...] Peter Smith There has been a steady increase in warbler numbers at the lagoons as the vegetation has developed over the years. In 1996 the site was much more open, barren looking, with the Slurry Lagoon having only small reedy patches to relieve the blackness of the coal slurry. The bramble and hawthorn scrub patches were [...] [...] Galleries of images taken at the Netherfield Lagoons Local Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire by members of the Netherfield Wildlife Group. The Lagoons Birds Mammals Invertebrates Dragonflies Butterflies and Moths True Flies Hoverflies Bees and Wasps Beetles Bugs Spiders & Allies Other Invertebrates Plant Life Fungi Amphibians [...] Winter (January & February)The lagoons are a great place to start off the New Year, a refreshing walk to re-invigorate you after the holiday festivities will often be rewarded by some excellent birds. Entering the site from Teal Close you may see a flash of vivid blue as the Kingfisher zooms along the Ouse Dyke a little patience may gain you a view of this stunning bird perched along the bank. A Grey Wagtail is also often seen along the dyke, characteristically bobbing its tail and dashing along the muddy edges catching insects. . . . . [...] Chairman Peter Smith pete.smith@netherfieldwildlife.org.uk Secretary Philip Burnham philip.burnham@netherfieldwildlife.org.uk Recorder and Newsletter Editor Carol Manners carol.manners@netherfieldwildlife.org.uk Membership Secretary Neil Matthews neil.matthews@netherfieldwildlife.org.uk Join our Group Why not join the Netherfield Wildlife Group. Help us to monitor the wildlife and stand up for the site when developers threaten it. You will also receive four lively newsletters and an excellent Annual Report. Send a cheque for £4.50 made payable [...] [...] The Netherfield Wildlife Group was initially created to monitor and promote the Netherfield Lagoons Local Nature Reserve in Nottinghamshire as a wildlife refuge. A range of events and trips are also organised for our 130+ members. Taking a Break Events held at the lagoons centre around two main focuses; Observing and monitoring the wildlife and habitats and [...] [...]  |
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