LUCT NEWS
Lower Ure Conservation Trust Nosterfield Bird and Natural History Review January 2023
Featuring an impressive 103 bird species recorded throughout the month, good counts of duck and the first Tree Sparrow sighting of 2024, find out more about the birds recorded at Nosterfield Nature Reserve in Andy Hanby’s January report.
Nosterfield Nature Reserve Dragonfly Report 2023
In this new report, discover the results of focused recordings in newly established habitat on the Nosterfield Quarry site and the East Silt Lagoon on the main reserve, plus find out more about how climate change is impacting dragonfly fauna in our area.
Written by Keith Gittens
Nosterfield Nature Reserve Bird Report 2023
Take a look at last year’s monthly birding highlights in The Nosterfield Nature Reserve Bird Report 2023. The Systematic List of data for 2023 is also available to download within the report.
Written by Andy Hanby and edited by Jill Warwick.
November Bird Review
Read all about November’s birding highlights in Andy Hanby’s monthly review.
Butterfly Summary October 2023
Read about the butterflies spotted during October in Fozzy’s review!
October Bird Review
Cetti’s Warbler, Bittern, Dunlin, Red Throated Diver and encouraging counts of Grey Partridge feature in this month’s report - thanks to Andy Hanby for his comprehensive October bird report.
Ure Connected - Engaging People with Nature in the Lower Ure Valley
Read all about our new project and what we’ve achieved so far!
September Butterfly Review
Find out more about the butterflies of Nosterfield with Fozzy’s new Review - September edition!
September Bird Review
September was a busy month at Nosterfield with sightings of Caspian Gulls, Red-crested Pochard, Great White Egrets, Common Scotor, Spotted Flycatcher & Redstart as well as many waders & regular spots of Hobby, Peregrine & Marsh Harrier. Read on to find out more!
August Bird Review
As well as increasing Lapwing & Curlew numbers, August brought us Caspian Gulls, Shag, Sandwich Tern, Green Sandpipers & Whimbrel - thanks to Andy Hanby for his comprehensive August bird report.