West Common and Burton Ridge Nature

With the imminent arrival of summer migrants such as Swallows, House Martins & Swifts, it's a good opportunity to remind everyone of birds that can be seen on Lincoln's West Common. These are all birds with reported sightings on the Bird-Survey system on long-leys.org. If you want to add to this sightings list you can do so by visiting Bird-Survey: Report Bird … [Read more...] about 40 Birds To Spot On Lincoln’s West Common

By Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Spring is bringing in some more unusual birds to West Common, spending a little time here before settling on a suitable nesting site. Last year was the first time I’d ever seen Little Ringed Plovers on the common: this year a pair has arrived earlier, and have been feeding around the edge of the … [Read more...] about West Common April Nature Notes

On Wednesday 17 March City of Lincoln Council's Executive Meeting approved a proposal to enter into a 10-year Management Agreement, with Long Leys Residents Association (LLRA), for the general management and improvement of about 6% of the open space known locally as Hobblers Hole (an area just to the north of Whittons Park on Long Leys Road). The agreement will allow LLRA to … [Read more...] about City Council Gives Green Light For Conservation Work On Pond & Path At Hobblers Hole

The Commons Advisory Panel (CAP) meeting of 9 February recommended that a fallow period for horses should not be implemented in 2021, as the requirements of the COVID-19 lockdown made it unrealistic for owners to safely move horses to other locations. This recommendation has now been confirmed by the city council. What Is the Fallow Period for Horses? Under the Act of … [Read more...] about West Common News: No Fallow Period for Horses In 2021 Due to Covid

LLRA is continuing with efforts to get the path across Newt Hollow and Hobblers Hole recognised as an official Right of Way. This path leads from an existing footpath over to Whitton's Park (see map below). However, we have hit a snag in the historic evidence we require and are appealing for help from the Long Leys community. If you used the Newt Hollow or Hobblers Hole … [Read more...] about Help Wanted: Did You Use the Path Across Newt Hollow & Hobblers Hole Prior To 1993?