6 June 2026: Banstead Woods - Ian Ward

 

Outwood Lane pond, 30th June

On 7th June after heavy rain

General comments Outwood Lane Lagoon Update:
Due to recent heavy downpour showers- the lagoon has once again restored to a high water level BUT so far ALL aquatic life (including Moorhens) now devoid.
*NB- Still a healthy population of Water Boatman’s in the Holly Lane Cow Trough adjacent to Holly Lane Overflow Pond.
Mallard 2 over
Swift 2
Common Buzzard 2 ( no sign of any juveniles yet)
Kestrel 1
Treecreeper Juveniles flew over Holly Lane from Park farm Orchard area into Park Downs