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Mid March Sunday
Spring migrantsThe male Wheatear was again the fields adjacent to the canal. A Red Kite flew over the car park and Rushy towards the Dumbles.Glossy Ibis Still feeding in the canal and roadside fields.South LakeAdult Mediterranean Gull favouring the North
13 March 2022
A gorgeous sunny Saturday
The weather is glorious today and the birds look great in the sunshine. Spring really is arriving and the last of our winter birds are getting ready to leave
12 March 2022
All on the move
Lots of evidence of migration today with our first Sand Martins through, Avocet numbers increasing and its looks as though the last of the Bewick's Swans have gone!
11 March 2022
First LRP of the year
Another first of the Spring record in the form of a LRP (Little ringed Plover).
7 March 2022
Chiffchaffs appearing
At least five Chiffchaffs were noted on the hide round this morning.
6 March 2022
Our Bewick's Swans remain
Our remaining flock of 41 Bewick's Swans are still with us today
3 March 2022
Display creeping in
A number of species are beginning to display and show interest in nest sites
28 February 2022
Wintering bird departures
Off they go!
27 February 2022
Coming to the end
We've seen the first of our Bewick's Swans leave us in the last week, with just 41 birds remaining this morning
25 February 2022
Between Storm Dudley and Eunice
A calmer day sandwiched between this weeks two storms.
17 February 2022
Windy weather
We're seeing periods of windy stormy weather moving through in the coming days with birds moving around the reserve to find shelter
16 February 2022
Monday 14 February
A summary of this mornings sightings
14 February 2022
Sunday 13 February
A wet and windy dayRushy Hide/Peng ObservatoryAt least 105 Bewick's Swans, 115 Pintail, single Avocet and 1000+ ducks including Pochard, Tufted Duck, Teal and Mallard.South LakeFive Cattle Egret called in on on eof the islands briefly, no doubt reluctant
13 February 2022
Friday's wildlife sightings
After a cold start the sun came through to leave a glorious winter's day
11 February 2022
Times are changing
Times are changing and spring is arriving, but we still have a good helping of winter wildlife on offer
10 February 2022