Whinchat – 3rd May
Early this afternoon there were two Whinchats at the back of the Wader Scrape. In the field beyond were three
Whinchat – 2nd May
This morning there was a report of a Whinchat on the Deep Pit fence posts below the power lines. Two
Swift – 1st May
This morning there were at least twelve Swifts over the reserve. Two Grasshopper Warblers were singing, near the railway bridge
Red Kite – 1st May
Late this morning a Red Kite flew over the Slurry Lagoon. There was a Cuckoo on the posts around the
Hobby – 25th May
This morning the site hosted a walk for the Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers Club. There were up to three Cuckoos heard and
Wood Sandpiper – 4th May
During the “Patchwatch” today a Wood Sandpiper briefly stopped on the Wader Scrape. There were also a Yellow Wagtail, Wheatear
Grass Snake – 22nd May
The female Grass Snake was again seen along the Lower Path this afternoon. There were still not many Swifts about
Hobby – 17th May
There were a large number of Swifts feeding over the site this morning, with smaller numbers of hirundines. By the
Warbler Walk – 9th May
After a bright sunny morning the weather clouded over and the first raindrops were felt just as three intrepid birders
Warbler Walk – 9th May
After a bright sunny morning the weather clouded over and the first raindrops were felt just as three intrepid birders