Your recent sightings at Langford Lowfields
Your recent sightings
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Flood comparison photos
See previous blog for info regarding the fact the reserve is still closed. Photos below show a comparison between the reserve in August 2019 and the reserve last week. All taken by Stuart Carlton as part of his regular fixed point photography. Som...
Posted 12 Mar 2020 by Joe Harris (RSPB Langford Lowfields Site Manager) -
Flooding Update and March WeBS Count
Firstly the reserve is unfortunately still closed. The flood waters have gone down by 2.5m, but there is still a lot of water on the trails, as well as large piles of debris and rubbish strewn around. The floating bridge needs some attention and a...
Posted 12 Mar 2020 by Joe Harris (RSPB Langford Lowfields Site Manager) -
Reserve closed (more info)
Following on from Jenny’s emergency blog posting yesterday… Langford Lowfields is essentially a big hole in the ground, a beautiful, wildlife-rich hole, but a big hole nonetheless and with us sitting adjacent to the River Trent it is no surprise...
Posted 21 Feb 2020 by Joe Harris (RSPB Langford Lowfields Site Manager) -
January Wetland Bird Survey
Another record breaking WeBS count, with record numbers of goldeneye and gadwall recorded. The previous maxima count of gadwall was 98, so the 143 counted last Sunday blows that figure right out of the flood water. Grey heron 6 Mute swan 8 Canada...
Posted 15 Jan 2020 by Joe Harris (RSPB Langford Lowfields Site Manager) -
Red-necked grebe
Water levels on the reserve have dropped back down, almost to our expected winter levels, but most of the trails are still closed to give them time to dry out. There is still a lot to see though and if you're feeling energetic enough to walk the 4...
Posted 06 Jan 2020 by Joe Harris (RSPB Langford Lowfields Site Manager) -
December WeBS count results
Here we go, the WeBS results for December 2019... Black headed gull 220 Coot 81 Cormorant 22 Gadwall 58 Goldeneys 9 Great crested grebe 5 Grey Heron 3 Little grebe 7 Mallard 62 Moorhen 2 Mute swan 13 Pochard 48 Shoveler 27 Snipe 1 Teal 133 Tufted...
Posted 19 Dec 2019 by Joe Harris (RSPB Langford Lowfields Site Manager)
