by Dominic | Jun 29, 2012 | Longham Lakes
The spring was remarkable for passage of Swifts and Hirundines over Longham, with 5000 Swallows on 3rd May, plus 1000 on both 4th and 9th, while there were at the very least 500 Swifts on 3rd. House Martins were also caught up in the movement, with a few hundred at...
by Dominic | Jun 29, 2012 | Longham Lakes
As usual, the month of June was quiet for birdwatching at Longham Lakes, although the birds themselves were busy enough. Here is a short summary of the month, working backwards. June 29th: Blustery south-west wind blowing at 15mph, and cloudy, so a good number of...
by Dominic | Jun 8, 2012 | News
Just a quick update to let you know that the Longham Lakes section of this website is now completely up to date. Every significant record of every species, including early and late dates, breeding numbers, ringing details, plus photographs call all be found by...
by Dominic | Jun 4, 2012 | Longham Lakes
Friday 25th May Cutting back some growth along his net rides this morning, Roger Peart came across this delightful Reed Warbler nest. We didn’t actually need proof of breeding for this common species, but it’s a good find anyway. Monday 28th May A short...
by Dominic | Jun 4, 2012 | Longham Lakes
Sunday 13th May During a walk around the lakes, during which he heard yesterday’s Nightingale briefly, Alan Pearce was treated to a fly-by by this Osprey. You can compare the size to the Swift in the same photograph. This Osprey is the first spring record for...
