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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.

Wigeon – 9th August

August 11, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 9th August, Gravel Pits, Hobby, Shelduck, Slurry Lagoon, WigeonPete Smith

This morning a Wigeon and a juvenile Shelduck were on the Slurry Lagoon. In the afternoon a Hobby was seen over the Gravel Pits. PS.

Raven – 24th July

July 24, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 24th July, Banded Demoiselle, Black-tailed Skimmer, Blue Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Brown Hawker, Emperor, Raven., Ruddy DarterPete Smith

This morning, during the Dragonfly Walk, two Ruddy Darters were found, along with Emperor, Brown Hawker, Black-tailed Skimmer, Banded Demoiselles, Blue-tailed and Common Blue Damselflies. Near the river three Ravens were seen flying from Radcliffe and going north. There was one moulting bird, presumably and adult, and two with perfect wings, presumed to be juveniles. PS.

Hobby – 3rd July

July 3, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 3rd July, Causeway, Gatekeeper, Hobby, Pyramidal OrchidPete Smith

A Hobby was seen hawking for insects above the Causeway this morning. Some Pyramidal Orchids are now out and a Gatekeeper was seen. PS.

Common Sandpiper – 2nd July

July 3, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 2nd July, Common Sandpiper, Grass Snake, river, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Common Sandpiper was found on the Slurry Lagoon and three more on the river near the railway bridge. A Grass Snake was seen along Willow Walk, basking on some dead bracken hanging from the Car Auction site fence. PS.

Grasshopper Warbler – 26th June

June 26, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 26th June, Grasshopper Warbler, Large Gravel Pit, OystercatcherPete Smith

This morning a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling from shrubs beside the Large Gravel Pit. Two Oystercatchers flew over. SC.

Bee Orchid – 21st June

June 21, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 21st June, butterflies, orchids, warblersPete Smith

This morning there were nine species of warbler singing and the orchids are now coming out. Bee Orchids are doing quite well and so are the Spotted Orchids. Northern and Southern Marsh-orchids are still in flower and the Pyramidal Orchids should be out in a little while. There were several Large Skippers about as well as the first Meadow Browns and Ringlet. A Painted Lady was also seen near the pumping station. PS.

Common Scoter – 16th June

June 16, 2016Recent wildlife sightings16th June, 2016, common scoter, Deep PitPete Smith

A female Common Scoter was on the Deep Pit this morning. Possibly the same bird that was present on Sunday. PS.

Common Scoter – 12th June

June 12, 2016Recent wildlife sightings12th June, 2016, common scoter, Large Skipper, Lower Path, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, during the Bird Count, a female Common Scoter was found on the Slurry Lagoon and was still present in the evening. On the Lower Path two Large Skippers were seen. PS.