teamsaint
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Testwood Lakes(Hampshire) (1 Viewer)
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teamsaint
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On the 19th April a male Goosander was seen at Testwood Lakes as well as a Common Sandpiper. Up to 4 Little Ringed Plovers have also been seen, and a Nightingale has been heard on several occasions. Other species recorded on the reserve include Cuckoo, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat & Lesser Whitethroat. There is also a regular pair of Little Owls on Hill Street. Several species of dragonfly have also been seen recently.
teamsaint
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Sand Martin Success!
During the 05/06 winter a Sand Martin bank was built on the edge of Meadow Lake. Last summer several birds were seen prospecting the holes but unfortunately none chose to use them. But this year every hole has been used, a great success! Also at the moment the Nightingale is continuing to sing, usually early morning. There has also been a recent report of a Wood Sandpiper.
During the 05/06 winter a Sand Martin bank was built on the edge of Meadow Lake. Last summer several birds were seen prospecting the holes but unfortunately none chose to use them. But this year every hole has been used, a great success! Also at the moment the Nightingale is continuing to sing, usually early morning. There has also been a recent report of a Wood Sandpiper.
graham king
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lost harris hawk
Hi Tom
I have lost my Harris Hawk of eleven years from Yateley in Hampshire.
Please can you tell me where Testwood Lakes are near to as it could be him ?
Graham
Hi Tom
I have lost my Harris Hawk of eleven years from Yateley in Hampshire.
Please can you tell me where Testwood Lakes are near to as it could be him ?
Graham
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teamsaint
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Hi Graham,
I have heard that this bird has been in the area for quite a while, although of course Harris Hawks are not particularly unusual escapes and there as several other regulars in Hampshire, so it may not be your bird. Testwood Lakes is next to the M3 and north-west of Totton and the Redbridge flyover.
Tom
I have heard that this bird has been in the area for quite a while, although of course Harris Hawks are not particularly unusual escapes and there as several other regulars in Hampshire, so it may not be your bird. Testwood Lakes is next to the M3 and north-west of Totton and the Redbridge flyover.
Tom
