A nice juvenile Wood Sandpiper was found mid morning from the Ron Barker Hide on Vinson's pool and still present mid afternoon at least, also Green Sandpiper from here and 8 Dunlin, c1000+ Black-tailed Godwit, 15+ Ruff and plenty of Lapwing and Snipe. A H
18 August 2017
A very mixed bag weather-wise with glorious sunny spells interspersed with thunderstorms. The morning hide rounds were a pleasure though in the sun, with a nice selection of birds to make a great day out. Lesser Whitethr
18 August 2017
Little egret Tree sparrow House sparrow Swallow Marsh harrier Whooper swan Shelduck Black-tailed godwit Greylag Common tern Cormorant Ringed plover Green sandpiper Yellow wagtail
18 August 2017
Goldfinch - cr. Russ Myners British Steel Hide Mute Swan 4 Wigeon 3 Gadwall 2 Shoveler 2 Cormorant 33 Little Egret 30 Grey Heron 2 Spoonbill 3 Buzzard 1 Lapwing 34 Whimbrel 1 Curlew c500 Black-tailed Godwit 36
18 August 2017
A Kingfisher has been seen fishing in the Back Pond first thing this morning. This will be the second sighting of it this week. Wader and duck numbers are starting to increase around the reserve with 51 Black-tailed Godwit on the Folly Pond fir
18 August 2017
1 Dunlin - dropped into main lake island near Observatory during rain storm p.m. 17 Swallow - flew W 8 Chiffchaff - sheltered lagoon, south route 1 Willow Warbler - south route 1 Blackcap - main lake 8 Snipe - scrape (7 flew in from NW), marsh 1 Kest
18 August 2017
A gloriously sunny day with some great action including a pair of Marsh Harrier sparring in front of the Holden Tower. Check out the picture below and others on our Twitter here. Marsh Harriers (c) Roy Shilham South
17 August 2017
After this mornings showers it has started to brighten up, all hides including to the Summer walk are open: Sightings so far today: Mute swan Whooper swan Greylag Mallard Teal Little egret Black-tailed godwit Common sandpiper Dunlin Green sandpiper Ruff M
17 August 2017
7 Chiffchaff - wildside, sheltered lagoon, world wetlands 6 Willow Warbler - wildside, south route 2 Blackcap - sheltered lagoon, south route 4 Dunlin - main lake 'gull ridge' island 1 Black-tailed Godwit - main lake 2 Snipe - scrape 2 Kestrel - marsh (
17 August 2017
Interesting and exciting new exhibition planned by three artists - Siân Martin (Textile Artist), Lesley Roberts (Photographer) and Pauline Lerry (Painter) - who have challenged themselves to respond to the changing moods of WWT Steart Marshes using thei
16 August 2017
South Lake Black-Tailed Godwit 198, Redshank 35, Ruff 12, Snipe 8, Lapwing 50, Grey Heron, and the Cattle Egret left early this morning. Zeiss Hide Buzzard 2, Lapwing 111, Redshank 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Black-Tailed Godwit 1, Kestrel 1, Teal 27 Kingfisher
16 August 2017
Take a trip out to explore the new salt marsh and creek system in an area not normally open to the public. Were running 3 trips during the day and spaces are available on the 10-11:30am and the 12-1:30pm trips. The 2-3:30pm trip is already fully booked.
16 August 2017
Walk with local experts to find out about the Dragonflies of WWT Steart Marshes. Suitable for any age, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential - telephone: 01278 651090 or email: info.steart@wwt.org.uk £3 for WWT members/ £
16 August 2017
Wader Lake (AM, mid-tide): Lapwing 3 Avocet 3 Redshank 5 Ruff 1 Black-headed gull 4 Common tern 3 Ringed plover 2 Saline Lagoon: Redshank 15 Hawthorn Wood: Great-spotted woodpecker 1 Jay 1 Blue tit 5 Great tit 4 Bullfinch 6 Chaffinch 5  
16 August 2017
8 Swallow - marsh, resr lagoon 5 Snipe - main lake, scrape 2 Shelduck - main lake 5 Chiffchaff - wildside, south route, sheltered lagoon 2 Willow Warbler - wildside, south route 4 Linnet - over N 1 Hobby - main lake 2 Peregrine 1 Monk Parakeet - over S
16 August 2017