News & Events
To find out about all our events visit the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust website.
Beginner Health Walks January to June 2010
A series of healthy walks from January to June 2010
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Bat Survey - Results
South Notts Bat Group carried out surveys at Attenborough in August and September 2009 and their results are available in their newsletter as well as some other fascinating information on Bats in the area.
The most frequently recorded species were common pipistrelle and soprano pipistrelle. Download their newsletter below for more information.
Thank you to th South Nottinghamshire Bat Group for supplying this information.
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Wildlife Training Workshops in 2010 at Attenborough Nature Centre
Wildlife Training Workshops in 2010 at Attenborough Nature Centre.
Click here to load details of our new programme of short, courses and our talk and walk programme.
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Attenborough feed the Bitterns
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Following the sighting of record numbers of rare and elusive bitterns at its Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has decided to begin a temporary supplementary feeding programme to help the birds cope with the freezing conditions.
In winter, bitterns often reside in areas of reedbed or other tall vegetation close to water where they can find a good supply of fish to eat. However, much of the open water at Attenborough Reserve is frozen, making feeding difficult for these shy birds.
Due to the low numbers of this bird, increased mortality during harsh winter weather can cause major population declines and even local extinctions. As a result, the birds, which have made a dramatic comeback over the past decade are being fed at a number of sites across the UK.
The birds will be fed with sprats donated by local Fruit and Veg & Fishmonger Fred Hallam Ltd of Beeston – which regularly supplies the Attenborough Nature Centre Café.
Speaking about the initiative Wildlife Trust Communications Manager Erin McDaid said:
“We are pleased that so many bitterns have arrived here at Attenborough but with the continued freezing conditions we wanted to give them the best chance of surviving the cold. As a result we’ve decided to provide some extra food and we are delighted that Fred Hallams has kindly provided us with a supply of sprats, which make an ideal substitute for the fish the birds would catch naturally here at Attenborough.”
Many bitterns come to the UK from colder northern European countries from October to March and this winter the numbers seem to have increased dramatically at a number of sites around the UK, including Attenborough Nature Reserve.
An Introduction to the world of wildlife photography
This exciting new activity gives you a rare chance to try your hand at photographing some of the abundant wildlife here at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Click here for more details. This course is now fully booked but please contact us for further dates.
