A male Goosander was on the Trent early afternoon and later two Little Egrets flying together loomed out of the mist to be swallowed up again almost instantly. The two Red-crested Pochard were again present on the Large Gravel Pit but with conditions deteriorating it was impossible to see across the Slurry Lagoon and only [...] [...]
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A Little Egret was on the river bank early afternoon but the Lagoons themselves were quiet except for three Common Snipe although duck numbers are starting to build up now. JMD. [...] [ 01/08/2010; 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] There will be a guided butterfly and dragonfly walk today. Meet at the footbridge where you enter the site by 9.30hrs. If the weather is poor it may be cancelled, so look on the website before you leave home. [...] [ 05/05/2010; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Identifying the songs of all ten warbler species in one outing. This is for beginners who haven’t got a clue what song belongs to what bird. Meet at the footbridge. [...] [ 26/05/2010; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Meet at the footbridge. [...] [ 09/05/2010; 8:30 am to 10:30 am. ] Identifying the songs of all ten warbler species in one outing. This is for beginners who haven’t got a clue what song belongs to what bird. Meet at the footbridge. [...] 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 [...] [...] 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. . . . . [...]  |
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