Whinchat – 1st May
During the afternoon a Whinchat was found adjacent to the deep pit near the pylons, a female Wheatear was perched […]
Wirral trip report – 28th March 2010
Six men in two cars left Newstead at 7.15 am for the Wirral. On the way over we stopped briefly
Carsington Water – Sun, 7th March 2010
The weather forecast for the previous weekend was horrendous with high winds and blizzards. We decided to postpone to the
Spurn Trip 25th October 2009
The wind had been blowing from the east for almost three weeks with migrants down the east coast from Scotland
Skua & Shearwater Cruise, Sunday 20th September 2009
We left Nottingham later than usual at about 8.30 as the boat didn’t sail until 4.00 p.m. It was decided
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Peregrine Falcon – 19th April
This morning a Peregrine Falcon flew over and perched on the nearby electricity pylon for a few minutes before moving
Hobby – 18th April
Towards the end of the Spring Patchwatch today much excitement was caused by the flight of a Hobby over the
Lesser Whitethroat – 16th April
This morning a Lesser Whitethroat was singing along the lower railwayside path while about six swallows were inspecting the ledges
Butterflies – 8th April
This morning, in brilliant sunshine, it was great to see butterflies taking to the wing. These were seen quite early
Wheatear – 24th March
This afternoon a Wheatear was spotted at the north end of the slurry lagoon. Four Chiffchaffs were near the railway