Author Archives: Nikki M

Padley Gorge and Lawrence Field Trip Report – 7th June 2015

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Nikki M

Five members gathered on the railway bridge at Grindleford Station, in bright but breezy conditions, eager to sample the heavily promoted midday repast. The cafe not yet being open, Paul Beard led us off on a complex route in the … Continue reading →

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June 2015 Guided Bird Walk Report

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Nikki M

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This month’s walk will most likely be remembered as one of the best for many years. A party of 14 set off along the West Bank to the River Amber in bright sunshine and a fresh to strong breeze, with … Continue reading →

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Moth Trapping JMNR 6th June 2015

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Nikki M

The moth trap was set up in the fire pit 5th June and emptied 7 am 6th June. Wind B5, clear, 10°C. Recorder N. Mahadevan. 1 Silver Ground Carpet 1 White Ermine Hardly worth getting up early for, although it’s always nice … Continue reading →

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JMNR Sightings 27th May 2015

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Nikki M

Early afternoon 17°C 10 Long-tailed tits, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker (a lot of calling from the wooded area across the brook), Blue tits (feeding in box 8), Blackbird, Chiffchaff, Chaffinch, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, Robin, Whitethroat, Moorhen. Adela reaumurella, Nettle Tap, Common … Continue reading →

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JMNR 23rd May 2015

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Nikki M

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A cloudy afternoon at the reserve, however it did not prevent the day-flying moth Grass Rivulet from being on the wing in good numbers. Birds: Blackbird, Chiffchaff, Garden Warbler, Goldfinch, Pheasant, Woodpigeon. Butterflies: Green-veined White, Orange-tip, Peacock, Small White. Damselflies/Dragonflies: … Continue reading →

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JMNR Butterfly transect 20th May 2015

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Nikki M

The week 8 transect was walked by Alan Kydd who recorded 3 Green-veined White and 3 Orange-tip.

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JMNR Butterfly transect 15th May 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Nikki M

The week 7 survey visit was carried out by John Parlby, who recorded 3 Small White, 4 Green-veined White, 4 Orange-tip, 2 Small Tortoiseshell and 2 Peacock. In addition a single Speckled Wood was seen outside of the transect area.

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JMNR Butterfly Transect 9th May 2015

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Nikki M

The week 6 transect was walked by Paul Beard, recording 2 Green-veined White, 6 Orange-tip, 1 Small Tortoiseshell and 5 Peacock.

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JMNR sightings 4th May 2015

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Nikki M

Paul, Jeff, Nikki – pm Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Robin, Wren, Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Raven (heard), Pheasant (heard), Buzzard, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Swallow, Swift, Great tit, Blue tit, Moorhen, Mallard, Chaffinch. Teneral Large Red damselflies near Bottom Pond. St. Mark’s … Continue reading →

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May 2015 Guided Bird Walk Report

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Nikki M

21 people started the walk in cold conditions, high cloud and at least dry. Many had unpacked their gloves. This is May!! Paul once again took the lead on what was to be a very successful morning. We started by … Continue reading →

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