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Glossy Ibis and Siberian Chiffchaff
Glossy Ibis GLOSSY IBIS 2 juveniles on the Rushy late afternoon them flew towards the South lake. They then showed very well from Hogarth Hide where they were seen to go to roost. Holden Walkway SIBERIAN CHIFFCHAFF 1 present agian and was heard singing
5 November 2013
First frost and new arrivals
First frost for the autumn yesterday making the reserve look fantastic. At least 400 Whooper Swan present at the moment and 6000+ Pink-footed Geese roosting. We will have a proper count tomorrow. A single Barnacle Goose came in with ~ 300 Pink-footed Gees
5 November 2013
Ringed swans at WWT Welney
It's that time of year again where we welcome back some familiar faces to WWT Welney Wetland Centre in the form of ringed whooper and Bewick's swans. In amongst the crowds of birds we hope to be able to continue the stories of those swans that have at s
5 November 2013
Celebrate Scotland and scottish wildlife
Celebrate Scotland on St. Andrew’s Day at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre The Solway Piper plays every hour from 11 am. The squeaks and squawks of the ducks at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre will be drowned out by t
5 November 2013
Dormouse survey shows the success of Arun Riverlife
More dormice have been recorded at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre this October than in any month in the past two years. A recent survey of nesting boxes at the wetland reserve found four live dormice and 8 dormice nests inside the 61 nesting boxes onsite. Tw
5 November 2013
Weekend of wildlife photography on Nov 16-17
Bewick's take to the air in the early morning above WWT Arundel by Paul Stevens The gorgeous WWT Arundel Wetland Centre reserve has always been a popular spot for wildlife photography. During the Nov 16-17 Wildlife
5 November 2013
Today's sightings
Siberian Chiffchaff- not seen or heard in a very brief search. Holden Tower The tide was very high and flooded Middle Point today. E. White-fronted Goose 2 Raven 1 Chiffchaff 2 Meadow Pipit 30 Skylark 2 Pied Wagtail 2 Linnet 40 Dark bellied Brent 1 Sheldu
5 November 2013
Latest Sightings
Whooper Pond Whooper Swan 150 Tufted Duck 60 Scaup 1 ♂ Wigeon 50 Shoveler 2 Mute Swan 45 Canada Goose 20 Folly Pond Black-tailed Godwit 20 Snipe 10+ Teal 130 Wigeon 350 Shoveler 10 Pintail 1 ♂ Flood Ground Teal 600 Wigeon 200 Shoveler 10 Saltmarsh Pe
5 November 2013
Wildlife sightings for 5th November 2013
1 Redshank - grazing marsh 6 Pintail - flew SE 5 Water Rail - South route, main lake 10 Redwing - flew S/SW 4 Meadow Pipit - flew SW, SE 2 Bearded Tit - 1 beside Headley hide, 1 flew high over reedbed 1 Lesser Redpoll - wildside 3 Red Kite - 1 flew N, 1
5 November 2013
Out on the reserve today
Whooper swans - now up to 2000 most are feeding in field to the West of the Ouse washes near Tipps End and Lakes EndBewick's swans - up to 25 individuals Golden plover Lapwing Snipe Pochard numbers are increasing as well as other wintering wildfowl as the
5 November 2013
Today's sightings-Siberian Chiffchaff
Martin Smith Hide Siberian Chiffchaff (tristis)- singing and showing well at times along path to Holden Tower, in the Decoy and behind the hide. Two Chiffchaff (collybitta) also seen here. Image-MJMcGill Holden Tower E. White-fronted Geese 20 Dunlin 140
4 November 2013
Wildlife sightings for 4th November 2013
1 Bearded Tit - calling in reedbeds, then flew SW 49 Shoveler - marsh, scrape, main lake 2 Peregrine - hospital 3 Snipe - marsh 2 Water Rail - reedbed and sheltered lagoon October bird highlights: Garganey, Pink-footed Goose, Great Skua, Bittern, J
4 November 2013
Today's sightings
Holden Tower The Great Skua (Bonxie) was seen high over the estuary and flying very close low past the tower heading inland at 0830 and 0900. E White-fronted Geese 20 flew in from N and settled on the scrape for the rest of the day. Dark-bellied Brent Goo
3 November 2013
Wildlife sightings for 3rd November 2013
14,900 Woodpigeon - flew SW 1 Bittern - main lake 1 Little Egret - briefly on grazing marsh 1 Bearded Tit - calling to right hand side of Dulverton hide 1 Brambling - flew SW 3 Linnet - flew SE 1 Lesser Redpoll - flew SW 3 Reed Bunting - flew SW Oc
3 November 2013
Latest Sightings
Whooper Pond Whooper Swan 45 Tufted Duck 80 Scaup 1 ♂ Wigeon 100 Shoveler 2 Mute Swan 45 Canada Goose 20 Folly Pond Black-tailed Godwit 20 Snipe 10+ Teal 130 Wigeon 350 Shoveler 10 Pintail 1 ♂ Flood Ground Teal 1100 Wigeon 400 Shoveler 10 Goosander
3 November 2013