Normanby Enterprise Park

The small piece of derelict land left unbuilt upon on the Normanby Enterprise Scheme has come up trumps this spring with the following successfully breeding; 6 pairs of Lapwing producing 15 chicks, 1 pair Ringed Plover producing 4 chicks, 1 pair Little Ringed Plover breeding unconfirmed, 1 pair of Coot producing 2 chicks, at least 1 pair of Mallard with 5 chicks, 1 pair Grey Partridge, 1 pair Reed Bunting, several pairs of Linnet and 3 pairs of Oystercatchers but unfortunately despite the individual below sitting no young were seen.  It is such a shame that whilst watching this little piece of land which is surrounded by empty (brand new) high bay loading warehouses I have watched men in high visibility jackets measuring up presumably to build here yet another building to remain vacant.  On that note I shall sign off for a week whilst I have a week up in Wensleydale hopefully getting lots of images of the wonderful dales.