Notts Owls

[ChrisLuv]

Hi all,

Would be great if anyone could let me know any good watch points for owls (any species) in Notts (ideally around J26 of M1)?

Thanks,
Chris

[ChrisLuv]

Went to Erewash Meadows this morning, early. So now I'm able to answer my own question ;)

From the viewing platform overlooking the reserve, near the railway embankment, I was able to watch a Barn Owl hunting for a good 5 minutes. Amazing views as it flew in front of me.

Then as I walked over the small bridge further on I saw a streak of blue as a Kingfisher blurred past. A little later a grey wagtail twitched and bobbed near the same point.

In all I stayed for 3 hours. Full species list below (30).

Cheers,
Chris

Woodpigeon (100+)
Blackbird
Wren
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Long Tailed Tit
Carrion Crow
Barn Owl
Mallard
Greylag Geese
Little Grebes + 6 chicks
Sedge Warbler
Kingfisher
Common Tern
Black headed Gull
Chaffinch
Coot
Magpie
Robin
Starling
Swallow
Swift
Goldfinch
Sparrow
Grey Heron
Moorhen
Kestrel
Reed bunting
Great Crester Grebe (juv)
Chiff-chaff