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.

Yellow-legged Gull – 25th October

October 25, 2013Recent wildlife sightings25th October 2013, Slurry Lagoon, Yellow-legged GullPete Smith

This afternoon a Yellow-legged Gull was in the gull roost on the Slurry Lagoon. JMD.

Brambling – 18th October

October 18, 2013Recent wildlife sightings18th October, 2013, Brambling, Chaffinch, Egyptian Goose, goldfinch, greenfinch, Meadow Pipit, peregrine, pintail, Redpoll, Redwing, Reed Bunting, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

A large finch and bunting flock has formed at the dry end of the Slurry Lagoon, mostly consisting of Reed Buntings and Goldfinches but also containing a few Green Finches and Chaffinches, with one male Brambling. Also present were a few Meadow Pipits. On the Slurry Lagoon a Redshank was present early on and later five Egyptian Geese flew in and at least one Pintail is still present. Two Peregrines, probably both males, flew over calling loudly, one making occasional stoops at the other, talons outstretched. Also seen were two Redpoll and two small flocks of Redwings. PS.

Wheatear – 6th October

October 6, 2013Recent wildlife sightingsBrimstone, Comma, Jack Snipe, pintail, Red Admiral, Red-crested Pochard, Redwing, Slurry Lagoon, Swallow, WheatearPete Smith

The Patchwatch was held today and there were definite signs of passage as Skylarks, Meadow Pipits, Swallows, Song Thrushes and the first Redwings flew through. The Jack Snipe was still by the seat on the Causeway and a Wheatear was seen perched on the seat by the river steps. On the Slurry Lagoon there were still three Pintail and a Red-crested Pochard. Butterflies were about too with Brimstone, Red Admiral, Comma, Small Tortoiseshell and a very late Meadow Brown. Over 70 species of bird were seen during the day. PS.

Jack Snipe – 29th September

September 29, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 29th September, Bittern, Jack Snipe, Little Egret, pintail, Red-crested Pochard, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

A Jack Snipe was present on the Slurry Lagoon this morning, in front of the bench. The Bittern was still giving short views as it flew across the lagoon and a Little Egret, ringed at Bestwood, was also present. There were also four Pintail and a Red-crested Pochard. RW.

Black Swan – 27th September

September 27, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 27th September, Black Swan, Dunlin, greenshank, Ringed Plover, Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

This afternoon a Black Swan settled on the Slurry Lagoon. There were also five Ringed Plover, three Dunlin, a Greenshank and thirteen Common Snipe. RW.

Bittern – 25th September

September 25, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 25th September, Bittern, Cettis Warbler, pintail, Slurry Lagoon, SnipePete Smith

A Bittern flew across the Slurry Lagoon early in the afternoon. Also present were two Pintail, twelve Snipe and two Cetti’s Warblers. RW.

Speckled Bush-cricket – 24th September

September 24, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 24th September, Green Sandpiper, greenshank, pintail, Slurry Lagoon, Speckled Bush-cricketPete Smith

There are still some Speckled Bush-crickets to be found along the back of the Boundary Hedge beneath the willows, near the river, on the nettles. On the Slurry Lagoon there are still three Pintails and there was also a Greenshank and a Green Sandpiper. PS.

Bittern – 22nd September

September 22, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 22nd September, Arctic Tern, Bittern, Hobby, pintail, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

At about midday a Bittern was seen flying across the Slurry Lagoon, dropping into the reed bed to the right of the Causeway bench. As one had been seen earlier dropping in at the same spot it might mean there are two Bitterns in residence. There are now four Pintails also on the Slurry Lagoon. PS.

In the afternoon a juvenile Arctic Tern and a Hobby were seen. RW.

Pintail – 20th September

September 20, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 20th September, Brown Hawker, butterflies, Comma, dragonflies, Peacock, pintail, Red Admiral, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

There are still three Pintail (all in eclipse/juvenile plumage) on the Slurry Lagoon. There are also still some butterflies and dragonflies about, including Comma, Peacock, Red Admiral and Brown Hawker. PS.

Arctic Tern – 23rd August

August 23, 2013Recent wildlife sightings2013, 23rd August, Arctic Tern, Clouded Yellow, Garganey, greenshank, Painted Lady, Slurry Lagoon, Yellow-legged GullPete Smith

This afternoon a juvenile Arctic Tern paid a brief visit to the Slurry Lagoon, as did a Yellow-legged Gull. Three Greenshank spent most of the afternoon there and there are now three Garganey. Two Clouded Yellows and a Painted Lady were also seen. PS.