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

Chiffchaff – 29th December

December 29, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 29th December, Chiffchaff, Ouse DykePete Smith

A Chiffchaff was seen feeding along the Ouse Dyke today. JMD.

Woodcock – 26th December

December 27, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 26th December, Black Swan, Deep Pit, Large Gravel Pit, Magpie, WoodcockPete Smith

A Woodcock flew through the Deep Pit bushes, chased by two Magpies, well before dusk, and a Black Swan was on the Deep Pit before being chased off by resident Mutes and relocating on the Large Gravel Pit. JMD.

Stonechat – 19th December

December 19, 2016Recent wildlife sightings19th December, 2016, Stonechat, Thrush, Wader Scrape, water railPete Smith

This morning a pair of Stonechats were present on the Wader Scrape. Several Water Rail were heard calling from various reed beds and good numbers of winter thrushes were about. PS.

Brambling – 17th December

December 17, 2016Recent wildlife sightings17th December, 2016, Brambling, Cettis Warbler, Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

This morning a Brambling flew, calling, along the north bank of the Slurry Lagoon. Also five Water Rail and three Cetti’s Warblers were heard. PS

Little Egret – 11th December

December 11, 2016Recent wildlife sightings11th December, 2016, Cettis Warbler, Little Egret, water railPete Smith

This morning, during the monthly bird count, a flock of twelve Little Egrets flew over the reserve. There were also four Water Rail and five Cetti’s Warblers heard. PS.

Raven – 4th December

December 4, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 4th December, Cettis Warbler, great spotted woodpecker, Raven., water railPete Smith

At about midday a Raven flew high over the site from the south, calling all the way. There were at least eight Water Rail heard and three Cetti’s Warblers. Two male Great-spotted Woodpeckers were seen displaying to, and chasing, each other. PS.

Stonechat – 27th November

November 27, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 27th November, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, Slurry Lagoon, Snipe, Stonechat, Wader ScrapePete Smith

This morning a pair of Stonechats was seen on the Wader Scrape. Five Little Egrets were along the Ouse Dyke and a Snipe was seen over the Slurry Lagoon reedbed. PS.

Barn Owl – 25th November

November 25, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 25th November, Barn Owl, Large Gravel Pit, PlantationPete Smith

At dusk this evening two Barn Owls were seen hunting around the Large Gravel Pit and Plantation. RW.

Short-eared Owl – 13th November

November 13, 2016Recent wildlife sightings13th November, 2016, Cettis Warbler, Deep Pit, Goldeneye, Large Gravel Pit, Little Egret, Ouse Dyke, Short-eared Owl, water railPete Smith

This morning, during the bird count, a Short-eared Owl was seen over the Deep Pit. It was mobbed by three crows which forced it to fly very high and then off to the south. There were plenty of winter thrushes and ducks about, with four Goldeneye on the Large Gravel Pit and three Little Egrets on the Ouse Dyke. Also several Water Rails and Cetti’s Warblers were heard. PS.