Tag Archives: cuckoo

Osprey – 22nd May

May 22, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 22nd May, cuckoo, Grasshopper Warbler, Gravel Pits, Osprey, Slurry Lagoon, warblersPete Smith

This morning, during the Warbler Walk, an Osprey was seen low over the Slurry Lagoon and gravel pits. Nine species of warbler were listened to but there was no sign of the Grasshopper Warblers, and a Cuckoo was heard. PS.

Hobby – 17th May

May 17, 2016Recent wildlife sightings17th May, 2016, cuckoo, Gravel Pits, Hobby, Reed Warbler, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning there were two Cuckoos around the Gravel Pits. More Reed Wablers have arrived, with numbers now topping twenty singing males, and, in the afternoon, a Hobby was seen over the Slurry Lagoon dry end. PS.

Patch Watch Day – 15th May

May 15, 2016Recent wildlife sightings15th May, 2016, cuckoo, Grey Partridge, Little Ringed Plover, Patch Watch, peregrine, Redshank, Ringed PloverPete Smith

So far today, 71 species have been recorded at Netherfield, including Redshank, Little Ringed Plover and Ringed Plover as well as Cuckoo, Peregrine, Grey Partridge and ten species of warbler. PS.

Red Kite – 8th May

May 8, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 8th May, cuckoo, Garden Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Jay, Red KitePete Smith

This morning, during the bird count, a Red Kite was seen. There was also a Jay and two Cuckoos. Eleven Garden Warblers and three Grasshopper Warblers were also heard. PS.

Cuckoo – 7th May

May 7, 2016Recent wildlife sightings2016, 7th May, cuckoo, Garden Warbler, Reed Warbler, Sedge WarblerPete Smith

At least four Cuckoos moved through the site this morning, going north. Garden Warbler numbers have now reached 11 singing males and Reed and Sedge Warblers are present in substantial numbers now too. PS.

Grasshopper Warbler – 4th June

June 4, 2015Recent wildlife sightings2015, 4th June, Broad-bodied Chaser, cuckoo, Grasshopper Warbler, Hobby, Large Red Damselfly, Small Gravel PitPete Smith

Today a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling near the Small Gravel Pit. A Hobby and Cuckoo were also seen. Near the Small Gravel Pit were also seen two Broad-bodied Chasers and two Large Red Damselflies. RW.

Red Kite – 1st May

May 1, 2015Recent wildlife sightings1st May, 2015, cuckoo, Deep Pit, Little Ringed Plover, Red Kite, Slurry Lagoon, SwiftPete Smith

Late this morning a Red Kite flew over the Slurry Lagoon. There was a Cuckoo on the posts around the Deep Pit and two or three Swifts were seen in the afternoon and a Little Ringed Plover was on the Wader Scrape. PS.

Bittern – 12th June

June 12, 2014Recent wildlife sightings12th June, 2014, Bittern, carrion crow, Common Tern, cuckoo, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning at about 10.00 a Bittern was seen flying fairly high over the Slurry Lagoon reedbed. Two Common Terns attacked it as it tried to circle, and forced it lower and then two Carrion Crows joined in, forcing the Bittern into the reedbed. During the next twenty minutes the Bittern tried twice more to get airborne, but with the same result both times. There were also four male Cuckoos and a male Emperor was seen. PS.

Red-crested Pochard – 26th May

May 26, 2014Recent wildlife sightings2014, 26th May, cuckoo, Deep Pit, Mute Swan, Red-crested Pochard, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

A Red-crested Pochard drake was on the Slurry Lagoon this morning. At least two Cuckoos were calling and a second brood of cygnets has appeared in the Deep Pit. PS.

Hobby – 25th May

May 25, 2014Recent wildlife sightingsBoundary Hedge, cuckoo, Hobby, Little Ringed Plover, Slurry Lagoon, Southern Marsh Orchid, Swift, warblersPete Smith

This morning the site hosted a walk for the Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers Club. There were up to three Cuckoos heard and one was seen flying and perching to call, along the Boundary Hedge. A Hobby flew low over the Slurry Lagoon towards the river and the Little Ringed Plovers were on the Wader Scrape. Plenty of warblers were singing and some of the Southern Marsh orchids were in flower. About 100 Swifts were hawking insects over the site for the whole morning. PS.