Your recent sightings at Langford Lowfields
Your recent sightings
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Reserve still closed
23rd May... Please be aware that Langford Lowfields is still currently closed, with re-opening planned for early June. After a prolonged period of closure we need time to prepare the reserve ready for visitors again, as well as finishing the tidy ...
Posted 23 May 2020 by Joe Harris (RSPB Langford Lowfields Site Manager) -
Reserve closed :(
I'm a bit behind schedule getting this blog posted, but in line with government advice Langford Lowfields is closed to the public to dissuade large groups of people gathering and to also dissuade people from driving to get their daily exercise. Bo...
Posted 31 Mar 2020 by Joe Harris (RSPB Langford Lowfields Site Manager) -
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)
