Patchwatch – 22nd April
The Patchwatch ended on a total of seventy-two species seen during the day. Highlights were a pair of Little Ringed […]
Netherfield Lagoons – Manager’s Report – March
As the brush cutting of the banks is now complete I have been digging out another dragonfly and amphibian pool,
Netherfield Lagoons – Manager’s Report – February 2012
Most of my time has been spent on the Deep Pit banks again and they are now finished. I have
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Wheatear – 14th April
Although beautifully sunny there was still a cold north wind blowing so not much migration was noted. A Swallow investigated
Yellow Wagtail – 13th April
This morning was cool and over cast and not very promising for migrant spotting. Towards mid-morning the clouds started to
House Martin – 11th April
This morning was cold and overcast and did not encourage birds to sing. There were still 11 Chiffchaffs singing as
Sedge Warbler – 10th April
This morning was bright and sunny after yesterday’s rain, but the wind was very chilly. There were Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps and
Wheatear – 8th April
This morning, on the monthly bird count, there were several new birds in, including five Willow Warblers, four Sand Martins,
Willow Warbler – 6th April
Despite the hard frost and cold wind there were still signs of spring at the lagoons this morning. On the
Black Redstart – 5th April
In the early afternoon a female/first winter male Black Redstart was seen on the fence posts at the north end