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 [...] [...]
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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. . . . . [...] [ 01/11/2009; ] See new date. Autumn migrants. [...] If you would like to attend this trip, please contact Philip Burnham: By Telephone: 01623 401980 Mobile: 07765369590 By Post: 57 Tilford Road, Newstead Village, Nottingham, NG15 0BU By Email: philip.burnham@netherfieldwildlife.org.uk [...] [ 07/06/2009; ] Trip to the Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve. For: Butterflies (especially Swallowtail), Norfolk Hawker Dragonfly Click here for more information on the reserve If you would like to attend this trip, please contact Philip Burnham: By Telephone: 01623 401980 Mobile: 07765369590 By Post: 57 Tilford Road, Newstead Village, Nottingham, NG15 0BU By Email: philip.burnham@netherfieldwildlife.org.uk [...] January Several species of bird reached peak numbers this month, with Teal and Mallard reaching the one hundred mark and Gadwall reaching thirty. There were also twenty Cormorants, but a cold spell with frosts, mid-month, kept the Golden Plover numbers low. An adult winter Mediterranean Gull was a lucky find for one observer on the 5th. February As [...] [...]  |
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