Theft of Equipment
On 17th June the theft of equipment from the Gedling Conservation Trust containers was first noticed. This had been done […]
Pyramidal Orchid – 16th June
Since the discovery of the plant on the bund, four new plants have been discovered, on the Slurry Lagoon and
Mute Swan cygnets – 16th June
The latest recruits to the Mute Swan population are three new cygnets to the Gravel Pit pair. There are already
Red-tipped Clearwing – 12th June
Six Red-tipped Clearwings, Synanthedon formicaeformis, came to Rob Woodwards’ pheromone lure in sallows near the containers.
Little Tern – 14th May
A Little Tern was seen briefly, picking insects from the water surface over the Deep Pit. It looked tiny beside
Recording your sightings
All of your sightings are potentially important and significant. Please don’t assume that we know it is there or that
The Birding Year at the Netherfield Lagoons
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. . . . .
Nightjar Walk, Friday, 12th June
Nine of us met at 8.00 p.m. at the Blidworth Bottoms car park as we had been informed that the
Website Launch
Well, the NWG website has just launched. We’re still working on it. Please bear with us. Check back regularly to