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WOOD LANE NATURE RESERVE Near Ellesmere Shropshire

* * *  *  Sunday 15th July 2012 -  Spectacular sand martins -  Watch the annual ringing of sand martins at Wood Lane nature reserve, Ellesmere and see many other wetland birds.  Finish with a spot of brunch in the Shelduck hide.9am-11am £5 per person (includes brunch).  This event is weather dependent and may be postponed at short notice. Booking essential: Phone Shropshire Wildlife Trust on 01743 284280.* * * * LATEST WOOD LANE NEWS 3rd May 2012 - Two fieldfares reported at Wood Lane by Brian Purslow.  (Very late for this species) Please note that From 1st May to 1st June 2012 the gates to the parking area will be locked from 19:00 to 07:00. 72 bird species were recorded at Wood Lane during April 2012   (Click HERE to view a summary) 113 bird species were recorded at Wood Lane during 2011.  The site was monitored on 307 days of the year.    To view the latest bird sightings at Wood Lane please click HERE To view the inside of the Lapwing hide (360 degrees) click HERE  Allow a short time for the file to load if using a slow broadband connection. To view the inside of the Shelduck hide (360 degrees) click HERE   Allow a short time for the file to load if using a slow broadband connection.   OTHER NEWS 16th February 2012 -  +60 goosander and 1 goldeneye sighted at nearby Colemere.    Follow this link to use Google Maps to direct you to the Wood Lane Nature Reserve BIRD OF THE MONTH Click on image to view details VIDEO OF THE MONTH (Click HERE to locate earlier editions) QUICK LINKS    BADGER WATCHING Go badger watching in comfort with the Shropshire Wildlife Trust WHITCHURCH WATER VOLES Find out more about the aims of this important conservation project   PREES HEATH RESERVE The home of the silver-studded blue butterfly