Category Archives: Recent wildlife sightings

Recent wildlife sightings at the Netherfield Lagoons Local Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire as submitted by members of the Netherfield Wildlife Group.

Bittern – 2nd January

January 2, 2010Recent wildlife sightings2010, Bitterns, Chiffchaff, Deep Pit, januaryPete Smith

The Bittern was seen in the Deep Pit again this afternoon and flew to the same reed bed to roost. A Snipe was also seen and a Chiffchaff. RW.

Iceland Gull – 1st January

January 1, 2010Recent wildlife sightings1st January, 2010, birds, Bitterns, Cetti's Warbler, Deep Pit, ducks, Iceland Gull, teal, water railPete Smith

The Deep Pit was the most productive area at the lagoons this afternoon, with a second winter Iceland Gull staying for about an hour amongst the other Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls. A Bittern was also showing well for most of the afternoon, on and off, and was eventually seen going to roost in a reed bed. Several Water Rail were seen running across the ice and as dusk approached several more were heard calling. A Cetti’s Warbler was heard briefly singing and later another was calling. A good selection of ducks was present, with large numbers of Teal. RW.

Cetti’s – 28th December

December 28, 2009Recent wildlife sightings2009, 28th December, Cetti's Warbler, Fieldfare, Large Gravel Pit, Redwing, SlurryJacqueline

A Cetti’s Warbler was singing quite strongly in the Deep Pit this morning. The Slurry is still frozen solid but both the Large Gravel Pit and the Deep Pit have small areas of open water in which all the birds are gathering. A few Redwing and Fieldfare in the the hawthorn bushes but not the large flocks of the past few days. JMD.

Lots to see at the Lagoons today – 23rd December

December 23, 2009Recent wildlife sightings2009, Cetti's Warbler, Common Snipe, december, Fieldfare, goldfinch, greenfinch, linnet, peregrine, Redwing, teal, water railDarren.Matthews

There were good numbers of Redwing around 350-400, 50+ Fieldfare, 1 Peregrine sat on the arms of one of the pylons on Severn Trent land, over 350 E.Teal, 40+Greenfinch near Rossi’s,a single Common Snipe, 2 Water Rail, 1 Cettis Warbler calling briefly from the Deep Water Lagoon bank, 75+Goldfinch mixed in with smaller numbers of Greenfinch and Linnet.(DM)

Winter Solstice – 21st December

December 21, 2009Recent wildlife sightings2009, 21st December, Fieldfare, Golden Plover, Large Gravel Pit, Redwing, S.T. Field, Slurry, Winter SolsticeJacqueline

It was beautiful at the Lagoons today. The Slurry is completely frozen and the Large Gravel Pit it partially frozen so the birds are more concentrated. The cold weather has pushed in large numbers of winter thrushes particularly Redwing and Fieldfare attracted by the abundance of hawthorn berries and in S.T. fields a flock of approximately 130 Golden Plover was resting. JMD.

Mediterranean Gull – 19th December

December 19, 2009Recent wildlife sightings19th December, 2009, birds, Large Gravel Pit, Mediterranean GullPete Smith

An adult winter Mediterranean Gull was seen on the Large Gravel Pit this afternoon. RW.

Goosander – 13th December

December 13, 2009Recent wildlife sightings13th December, 2009, birds, Cetti's Warbler, Common Buzzard, Deep Pit, Golden-eye, Goosander, Pink-footed Goose, Redwing, Slurry Lagoon, water rail, WigeonPete Smith

During this morning’s Bird Count a male Goosander flew over the Large Gravel Pit and approximately fifty Pink-footed Geese flew west. There were good numbers of Redwings and Blackbirds and a Buzzard circled quite low over the Slurry Lagoon. The Cetti’s Warblers were heard in the Slurry Lagoon reed bed and the Deep pit and around eight Water Rail were also heard. The large Gravel Pit also had four Golden-eye on it and thirty-six Wigeon. PS

Tawny Owl – 8th December

December 8, 2009Recent wildlife sightings2009, Cetti's Warbler, december, Deep Pit, Redwing, Tawny Owl, water rail, WigeonPete Smith

About 70 Wigeon flew NE over the reserve this evening. As dusk approached Redwings came into the Deep Pit scrub to roost. Up to seven Water Rail were calling and three Cetti’s Warblers. As it got darker a Tawny Owl hooted. PS.

Peregrine – 6th December

December 7, 2009Recent wildlife sightings2009, 6th December, birds, peregrinePete Smith

A Peregrine flew to a pylon near the railway line this morning and rested for about twenty minutes, giving good views through a telescope. PS.

Caspian Gull – 4th December

December 4, 2009Recent wildlife sightings2009, 4th December, birds, Caspian gull, Cetti's Warbler, Great Black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

A Caspian Gull was spotted amongst the Great Black-backs and Herring Gulls on the Slurry Lagoon this evening. Three Cetti’s Warblers were heard and five Water Rail. There were also good numbers of thrushes, especially Redwings and Blackbirds. PS.