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Wildlife sightings for 30th May 2016
1 Little Bittern - middle reedbed channel 5 Shelduck - main lake, scrape 1 Snipe - marsh 3 Common Tern - main lake, reedbed 4 Swallow 150 Swift 2 Kingfisher - sheltered lagoon 1 Lesser Whitethroat - scrape 1 Garden Warbler - sheltered lagoon Bird highli
30 May 2016
Today's Sightings
Wader Lake Time/AM Tide/Mid Grey Heron - 22 Avocet - 18 + 2 chicks Ringed Plover - 2 Little Ringed Plover - 2 Common Tern - 95+ Redshank - 1 Lapwing - 14 Shoveler - 1 Oystercatcher - 2 + 2 chicks Saline Lagoon Time/AM
30 May 2016
Recent sightings - 30th May
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, near high tide. Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre Mallard 40, Tufted duck 12, Black-headed gull +70, Shelduck 1, Lesser black-backed gull 1. Wadermarsh -
30 May 2016
Bank holiday Monday morning roundup
South Lake A drake Garganey was on the wader scrape with Shoveler and Gadwall. 31 Avocet look set to start a new colony, we now have two pairs on nests and three more nest building today. 34 Black-tailed Godwit are feeding on the scrape. The Great Crested
30 May 2016
Bird News
In recent days there have been up to 2 Little Egrets on site, being mobile they can be seen from any hide at the moment. Also at least 5 Raven have been noticeable, also Rook over the reserve. Up to 2 pairs of Little Ringed Plover at least can be seen at
29 May 2016
Sunday May 29th update
A quick wander around the Peter Scott Trail earlier gave sight and sound of both the Reed Warbler and a Garden Warbler. No sign yet of the three Little Grebe chicks at the Teal Pond despite the presence of both adults... Today's high tide is at 18:33
29 May 2016
Today's Sightings
Wader Lake Time/AM Tide/High Avocet - 16 + 3 chicks Grey Heron (juveniles dispersing) - 12 Lapwing - 11 + 3 chicks Ringed Plover - 1 Little Ringed Plover - 2 Redshank - 1 Gadwall - 6 Shoveler - 1 Oystercatcher - 4 Common Tern - 110+ Swift
29 May 2016
Wildlife sightings for 29th May 2016
1 Little Bittern - middle reedbed channel, 14:35 4 Shelduck - main lake 1 Kestrel - sheltered lagoon 150 Swift 1 Kingfisher - sheltered lagoon 1 Hobby May bird highlights: Little Bittern, Shelduck, Little Egret, Knot, Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Li
29 May 2016
Todays Highlights
Cranes x 2 Gadwall Little ringed plover Avocet Greylag geese Little egret Redshank chicks Lapwing chicks Shelduck Tufted Duck Broad-bodied chaser Branded demoiselle Bluetail Damselfly Azure Damselfly Common blue Damselfly
28 May 2016
Today's Sightings
Wader Lake Time/AM Tide/High Avocet - 16 + 6 chicks Oystercatcher - 2 + 2 chicks Lapwing - 11 + 4 chicks + 1 juvenile Little Ringed Plover - 2 Ringed Plover - 1 Redshank - 2 Common Tern (50 nests) - 190 Grey Heron - 35 Jay - 1 Sedge Warble
28 May 2016
Saturdays sightings
Reed Warbler in reeds at Slimbridge by James Lees (Archive Picture) The South Lake Avocet 37 Black-tailed Godwit 28 Oystercatcher pair now only have 1 juvenile The Rushy Avocet 22 Oystercatcher pair with 3 young Commo
28 May 2016
Latest Sightings - 28th May - Otters!
A family of Otters has been seen hunting and playing in the Lochar Water from the Summer Walk. Yesterday morning and evening, a mother with 2 cubs has passed along the river. Natterjack Toads were finally heard calling last night, a bit late, butit's a go
28 May 2016
Wildlife sightings for 28th May 2016
3 Shelduck - wader scrape 3 Redshank - wader scrape, grazing marsh 2 Common Tern - wader scrape, main lake 2 Kingfisher - 150 Swift - site count 27 Sand Martin - 2 Swallow - reservoir lagoon 25 Reed Warbler - 4 Blackcap - 4 Chiffchaff - 1 Buzzard - 2 Per
28 May 2016
Bird News
A beautiful sunny day and a wealth of birds showing well, particularly along the reedbed walk where Reed and Sedge Warblers were especially loud and easy to locate. Reed and Corn Buntings, along with Whitethroat and Blackcap were seen by many and towards
27 May 2016
Cranes and other highlights
Crane - 2 feeding, bugling and being mobbed by lapwing on Lady Fen. Great views from the centre. They took off shortly after heading over the back to the reserve. Redshank and chicks - multiple pairs across Lady Fen Lapwing and chicks - several across
27 May 2016