A Black-tailed Godwit and a Redshank were present on the Slurry Lagoon in the afternoon. In the morning two Curlews had been reported.
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Six-belted Clearwing – 25th June
Seventeen Six-belted Clearwings were attracted to Rob Woodward’s pheromone lure on the Lower Path today. This is another nationally scarce species.
Common Tern – 25th June
The first juvenile Common Tern fledged today from one of the newly installed Tern Platforms.
Green Sandpiper – 22nd June
A Green Sandpiper was present on the Slurry lagoon in the afternoon.
Sallow Kitten caterpillar – 21st June
Sallow Kitten Moth caterpillar, found on Crack Willow by the river.
Photo by Alan Edge.
Theft of Equipment
On 17th June the theft of equipment from the Gedling Conservation Trust containers was first noticed. This had been done possibly a couple of days before. The main items stolen were a Power Scythe and Brushcutter but most of the other tools stored in the containers were also taken. Would anybody who thinks they might have some information that can narrow down the time when the theft occured please contact Peter Smith. Gedling Conservation Trust is offering a £1,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.
Not being able to safely store equipment on the site will be a major impediment to the management of the site.
Gadwall Ducklings – 18th June
A Gadwall with eight ducklings was seen on the Slurry Lagoon today.
Pyramidal Orchid – 16th June
Since the discovery of the plant on the bund, four new plants have been discovered, on the Slurry Lagoon and on the Deep Pit bank, opposite the railway line.
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 six on the Slurry Lagoon and six on the river, bringing the total to fifteen. The Deep Pit nest has failed.
Red-tipped Clearwing – 12th June
Six Red-tipped Clearwings, Synanthedon formicaeformis, came to Rob Woodwards’ pheromone lure in sallows near the containers.