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News 21st March 2013
18th March 2013
Minimal progress since last photograph 18th March 2013 - Singing chiffchaff reported at nearby Colemere. (Sighted by Len Cassidy) 25th February 2013 - 2 Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers reported by Brian Purslow on top of the large tree to the left of the Lapwing Hide 17th February 2013
9th January 2013
11th December 2012
23rd November 2012
9th November 2012
29th October 2012 Photographs show progress with the new classroom and bird watching hide.
19th October 2012 - Photograph shows the location of the new bird watching hide presently under construction at Wood Lane.
30th August 2012 - The first report of a Great White Egret at Wood Lane. 16th May 2012 -John Hawkins counted 102 Black-headed Gull nests on the islands. 3rd May 2012 - Two fieldfares reported at Wood Lane by Brian Purslow. (Very late for this species) 9th April 2012 - Great Crested Grebe reported with young. Click HERE to view a concept drawing in respect of upgrading the Wood Lane Nature Reserve. Please note that comments are welcomed and should be forwarded to the Shropshire Wildlife Trust for the attention of Helen Trotman or Tel. No. 23rd September 2011 50+ Goldfinch reported feeding on thistles. (Brian Purslow) 15th September 2011 - Egyptian Goose reported 31st August 2011 - Curlew Sandpiper reported at Wood Lane by Paul Burgess 20th August 2011 - First report of an Egyptian Goose at Wood Lane. 24th Jul 2011 - Sand Martin ringing - 72 new birds plus 43 retraps + 2 controlled (1 French ringed bird and 1 Italian ringed bird) 15th July 2011 - 1 Little Ringed Plover with 3 juveniles which are now flying 10th July 2011 - 15 crossbills overflew Wood Lane west towards Yarnest Wood (Report by Alan Heath. 10th July 2011 - 3 small black-headed gull chicks reported on the main island at Wood Lane by Brian Purslow 29th June 2011 - 1 dead young lapwing chick reported. 21st June 2011 - 3 young Little Ringed Plovers reported 6th June 2011 - Oystercatcher reported with 2 young. The Great Crested Grebe on the main pool now have 2 young. The Great Crested Grebe on the fishing pool still have two well grown young with them. 25th April 2011 - White Wagtail reported at Wood Lane 25th April -2011 - Little Egret reported at Wood Lane. 14th April 2011 - John Hawkins reported that the Great Crested Grebe hatched 4 eggs - one egg remaining in nest 13th April 2011 - Record number of Tufted Ducks reported at Wood Lane by John Hawkins - 80+ 26th March 2011 - First little ringed plover sighting of the year 18th March 2011 - First butterfly sighting of the year - 1 comma reported by Len Cassidy 18th March 2011 - Great Crested Grebe reported with 3 eggs 15th March 2011 - Two sand martins reported at Wood Lane by Paul Burgess (5 days earlier than in 2010) 8th December 2010 - Woodcock reported at Wood Lane. 18th Oct 2010 - Stoat sighted in front of the Lapwing hide. 16th Oct 2010 - First redwing of the Autumn reported. Friday 1st October 2010 - Great Snipe reported at Wood Lane by Len Cassidy and photographs taken by M. Cole. (Subject to confirmation) Note from Len Cassidy on 15th Oct 2010 -After further research not convinced. Lack of markings on chest and flanks suggest very large common snipe. (This sighting of Great Snipe removed from the Wood Lane database) 24th August 2010 - Dead swan reported on the mud at the far side of the pool in front of the Shelduck Hide. 18th July 2010 - Alan Heath observed 9 Crossbills flying over towards the west at 10.30am. They may have landed in the conifers by the quarry yard. This is a new species for Wood Lane. 8th July 2010 - 5 rats reported near middle gate. 9th June 2010 - Common Tern reported diving/fishing at Wood Lane. 26th May 2010 - Ten lapwing chicks reported at Wood Lane. 20th May 2010 - Great Crested Grebe have 4 young at Wood Lane. (Hatched on 17th/18th May 2010) 13th May 2010 - Mink reported 9th May 2010 - Bar-tailed Godwit reported by Alan Heath to be in a private area of Wood Lane but viewable through gap in the hedge c300m further along road from the reserve entrance. Also in same area a Black-tailed Godwit with colour ring. 13th April 2010 - Great Crested Grebe reported building a new nest. First nest failed with eggs failed. 2nd April 2010 - Chilean Speckled Teal (escape) reported at Wood Lane by Paul Burgess . 27th March 2010 - 1 dunlin and 2 little ringed plovers reported. Great Crested Grebe reported with two eggs. 25th March 2010 - 20 sand martin and 12 redshank reported. 24th March 2010 - 1 redshank reported. 23rd March 2010 - 12 black-tailed godwit reported. 21st March 2010 - 5 sand martin reported 20th March 2010 - 2 sand martin reported (first sighting for 2010) Click HERE to view 'Wood Lane Breeding Bird Report 2009' prepared by John Hawkins (Site Warden)
5th December 2009 -
Caspian Gull reported at Wood Lane by Paul Burgess.
11th November 2009 - Record number of Lesser Black-backed Gulls (1,000) reported at Wood Lane by Brian Purslow. 30th October 2009 - Hottentot Teal reported at Wood Lane by M. Cole & Len Cassidy 20th October 2009 - 2 polecats reported at Wood Lane by Brian Purslow 20th August 2009 - 2 Common Cranes reported at Wood Lane (Brian Purslow) 14th August 2009 - 4 Common Cranes reported at Wood Lane (John Hawkins) 1st August 2009 - Sand Martin ringing took place. Ringing totals 15 new birds and 21 retraps (including 1 Spanish ringed bird and 1 juvenile control. 30th/31st July 2009 - 2 Common Cranes reported at Wood Lane. 19th July 2009 - Sand Martin ringing took place. Ringing totals 44 new birds and 47 retraps (including 1 Spanish ringed bird and 1 juvenile control i,e, a recently fledged young ringed at another site but subsequently captured at Wood Lane also one House Martin. 5th July 2009 Stoats reported playing in front of the Shelduck hide. 4th July 2009 - Stoat reported by Brian Powis 5th July 2009 - Sand Martin ringing took place. Ringing totals 165 new birds and 21 retraps. 4th July 2009 - Two Little Ringed plover with two juveniles reported. 1st July 2009 - Due to mobility problems Stan Horton is unable to continue writing the monthly Wood Lane diary. Stan started writing the diary for the Oswestry Advertiser in October 2002 and later that year for the Wood Lane Nature Reserve website. Stan's monthly diaries gave readers a detailed account of the natural history associated with Wood Lane and the surrounding countryside. Over the years many favourable comments have been received about the diaries from readers in the U.K. and overseas. On behalf of the many readers we wish to thank Stan for a job well done. May 2009 - Report received of a carrion crow taking a lapwing chick. 1st May 2009 John Hawkins reports that two common cranes were reported to Bird Guides on 24th March 2009. No information on this sighting in the hide record books.
30th April 2009
13th April 2009 - 2 Great Crested Grebe reported with 4 young 10th April 2009 Great Crested Grebe reported with 2 young, Three eggs still remaining. (Report by John Hawkins) March 2009 The Nature Reserve Warden is extremely sorry about the hunt recently riding through the reserve. The hunt did not have permission from the landowner. The Shropshire Wildlife Trust have been advised and will be writing a letter of complaint to the hunt. If anyone witnesses a repeat visit by the hunt please contact John Hawkins (Nature Reserve Warden) as soon as possible Tel. No. 01691 690264 16th March 2009 Great Crested Grebe reported with 4 eggs. 13th January 2009 The Nature Reserve Warden is extremely sorry about the hunt recently riding through the reserve. The hunt did not have permission from the landowner. The Shropshire Wildlife Trust have been advised and will be writing a letter of complaint to the hunt. If anyone witnesses a repeat visit by the hunt please contact John Hawkins (Nature Reserve Warden) as soon as possible Tel. No. 8th January 2009 - Three water rails reported. 7th January 2009 - Water Rail reported carrying small dead bird in its bill. Another water rail following just in front of the 'Lapwing' hide 19th December 2008
Shropshire Wildlife Trust hosted a very intimate Christmas get together at the
From left: Rosie Rees, Helen Trotman, Brian Purslow, Tony Williams, John Hawkins, Sara Bellis
13th December 2008 - Record number of Siskin reported at Wood Lane. Conservative estimate given as 50 but possibly 70 or more. (Reported by Brian Purslow) 11th December 2009 - Barn Owl reported by Tony Williams. 7th December 2008 - 3 Waxwings in the main car park at Ellesmere.
8th November 2008 - Cattle Egret reported by John Hawkins (Possibly 2). This is a new species for Wood Lane. 21st October 2008 - Mink reported 18th October 2008 - Mink reported 16th October 2008 - Possible Yellow Legged Gull reported by Len Cassidy and J. Weaver. Lighter mantle than LBB Gull. Flatter head - very little streaking. Distinct yellow legs. Yellow beak with large red spot. 2nd October 2008 - Note by B.D. Parker "Sparrowhawk took Great Spotted Woodpecker off the nuts at the Lapwing hide. I rushed out and saved it - both birds flew off (The Sparrowhawk will have to find its dinner elsewhere!) 21st September 2008 - Dead otter reported near the 40 mph sign entering Ellesmere from the Shrewsbury direction. 27th Jul 2008 - 1 mink sighted adjacent to the 'Shelduck' hide. 27th July 2008 - Ringing took place. Totals - Sand Martin 49 + 26 retraps, 2 juv. goldfinch, 1 juv. linnet, 1 magpie, 1 kestrel retrap/control. 13th July 2008 - Ringing of the sand martins took place. 110 new birds + 26 retraps. 29th June 2008 - Reports suggest that the late nesting pair of Great Crested Grebe now have 2 young. 20th June 2008 - Numerous common orchids and 3 bee orchids reported in the vicinity of the Lapwing hide. 19th June 2008 - Great Crested Grebe nest with 4 eggs reported. 14th June 2008 - Tufted Duck reported with 8 young 13th June 2008 - Mute Swan numbers increased to a total of 21 9th June 2008 - Record number of Mute Swans (x15) recorded at Wood Lane. 16th May 2008 - Record number of Great Crested Grebe recorded at Wood Lane. 5 Adult birds plus 4 young. 10th May 2008 - The first lapwing this year with young (x2) reported. 21st April 2008 - 4 young Great Crested Grebe confirmed. (See below)
20th April 2008 - Report indicates the possibility of 4 young Great Crested Grebe. 19th April 2008 - First Willow Warbler of the tear reported by John Morris. 16th April 2008 - Sightings included Common Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper, Curlew, Yellow Wagtail and White Wagtail, 16th April 2008 - Brian Powis reported 3 Great Crested Grebe young. 16th April 2008 - First Mallard young of 2008 reported. Mother plus 11 young. 13th April 2008 - First moorhen young of 2008 reported on the Trout Pool. 12th April 2008 - John Hawkins reports that water levels now back to normal after the flooding. 12th April 2008 - Great Crested Grebe have hatched. One young sighted but possibly more. 11th April 2008 - Water pumps now in action to reduce the water level.
10th April 2008 - Due to water pumping problems the area in front of the Lapwing hide is flooded. 7th April 2008 - 4 swallows reported by John Hawkins. The first swallow sighting at Wood Lane in 2007 was on 28th March 2008. 1st April 2008 - 1 Knot reported. Only 3 reports of a knot prior to this sighting. The previous report was 4/2/2007 29th March 2008 - The first sighting this year of a Little Ringed Plover. One day later than in 2007. 22nd March 2008 - Barn Owl reported near to the Wood Lane Nature Reserve. There is an article in the March edition of the 'Shropshire Life' magazine , written by John Hughes, about the Wood Lane Nature Reserve. 22nd March 2008 - The first sighting this year of sand martins. Two days later than in 2007. 1st March 2008 - 4 jack snipe reported. 29th February 2008 - Stoat reported. 28th January 2008 - The first Forest School was held at the Wood Lane Nature Reserve with pupils from Kinnerley Primary school 21st February 200 8 - John Hawkins interviews by Radio Shropshire about Wood Lane. 17th February 2008 - Lock to the 'Lapwing' hide found smas hed 12th February 2008 - A Common Blue Damselfly reported by Marian, Michael & Frank. 18th January 2008 - Birds sounds page now complete. The purpose is to assist those unfamiliar with bird sounds to identify some of the birds that visit the Wood Lane Nature Reserve. Many thanks to Heather Myers for allowing the use of her excellent sound recordings. 11th January 2008 - As of the above date 1,016 permits have been issued for access to the hides. 9th January 2008 A team of 14 volunteers from the Shropshire Wildlife Trust assisted by machinery from the Tudor Griffiths Group constructed a bank designed to attract kingfishers to nest at the Wood Lane Nature Reserve. The new bank incorporates drainage pipes for nesting holes. Kingfishers are regularly sighted visiting the pools.
A Mealy Redpoll reported on 4th January 2008 (Subject confirmation this would be a new species for Wood Lane) 1st January 2008 - Extract from the 'Shelduck' hide record book. Pair of ducks on the pool right of feeder. Dark green heads, small tuft(?) at back. Dark brown backs with lighter sides. White belly. Blue/grey bill. White stripe at trailing edge of wing. Yellow eye. Mallard size. Tufty or Scaup? (Observer did not record name) |
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