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| Author: | David Morison [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 1:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
As the mist rolled in! Norton Disney Lake: Drake Smew - flew off into the mist Pair RC Pochard just visible through mist, Drake diving and presenting duck with gifts of weed A few Goldeneye, Teal, Tufted and Mallard Thurlby Lake: Very misty so counts difficult but: Greylag c200 Canada c50 Mallard c150 Teal - hundreds Goldeneye c45 Mute Swan 9 GC Grebe 4 Cormorant 7 This was before two canoeists came by and frightened all the wildfowl over to the far side - in the mist. David |
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| Author: | David Jenkins [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
Just a Med Gull in the roost last night ( 5th ) a 1st winter bird. The hybrid duck, a drake is also back in the area - Tufted x Pochard by the look of it. Same bird as last winter I think. Regards David |
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| Author: | Pete Scott [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
Thurlby Lake 28 Waxwing, in trees near the road side this afternoon. cheers, Pete |
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| Author: | Rick Bennett [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
Could someone please give the OS map reference for Norton Disney lake. I can't see any water on my maps in the area other than Thurlby. Many thanks. Rick |
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| Author: | Oliver Woodman [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
Hi Rick, i think they mean the relatively new lake created from the many gravel workings in the area; if you go into Norton Disney village and turn down Butt lane follow this for 1/4. mile and then just after the S bends there is the lake on your right, approx 20 acres. If you continue on past the Wood Lane turn then Thurlby Lake is on the right, used by Newark Canoe club and big, maybe 200 acres. Having lived round here for 48 years i'm pretty sure these are the waters that are being referred to. I'm sure i will be corrected if not. Hope this helps. Cheers Oliver. |
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| Author: | Rick Bennett [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
Many thanks Oliver. Sounds easy enough. Not on my 15 year old OS map. Cheers. Rick |
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| Author: | David Morison [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
Yes Oliver is right, the Norton Disney lake is only visible on Google maps as a sand pit whereas the Thurlby Lake has had water in for some time. David |
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| Author: | Chris Grimshaw [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
Oliver's directions are correct. Norton Disney Pit is at 53 degrees 07 minutes 43.61 secs 0 degrees 40 minutes 38.41 secs It is a private site and hardly visible from the road. There is a wooden gate that you may have to climb over but you can see most of the pit without climbing the gate. It is a working area so don't block the entrance if the gate is open Alternative co-ordinates are roughly SK885600 |
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| Author: | Pete Scott [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
I park about 100yds or so past the gate/ works entrance on the verge you can find a way through the spruce tree's and then you have some cover for viewing from. [ That is coming in from the A46 side ] Pete |
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| Author: | Rick Bennett [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
Norton Disney Pit Pair of displaying red crested pochard no smew Thurlby pit 51 waxwings , mobile, in area between the 2 locked access gates at the southern end. Flycatching from tree tops. Many thanks to all who gave directions. Cheers. Rick, with Chris Grimshaw |
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| Author: | Chris Grimshaw [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 4:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
It was actually y 52 waxwing when I got a bit closer Rick. 3 shelduck there too goldeneye 10 male 18 female great crested grebe 10 little grebe 3 gadwall 12 wigeon 14 mute swan 7 shoveler 4 coot c300 tufted duck 88 mallard 123 wood pigeon 150 rook c120 still no sign of the smew when I went back later |
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| Author: | Freddy Johnson [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
Chris and Rick, 52 Waxwings is a great record. What Map Reference would you give for " in the area between the 2 locked access gates at the southern end"? Is the viewing area from the road? Many thanks. Freddy |
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| Author: | Chris Grimshaw [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
Freddy Cross the roundabout at Witham St Hughes and go to the Tjunction at the end. Turn right at the junction as though going to Norton Disney. Pass the houses on the left and the airfield behind the trees on the right. Park by either gate just before the 90 degree left hand corner. The birds flew in from across the ploughed field just round the corner and settled in the trees that are adjacent to the road. Our best views were from the lakeside (through the gate on the left before the bend) they were only 400 yards from the gate. They were not there when I left in poor light about 15:00 before 14:00 |
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| Author: | Freddy Johnson [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Norton Disney and Thurlby Lakes |
Thanks, Chris, for the info. Regards, Freddy |
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