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Tuesday 8 February 2022
Rushy Hide/Peng ObservatoryA dawn count which included the Tack Piece found only 97 Bewick's Swans on site, have we seen the first return departures?Estuary TowerRoss's Goose with the Barnacle Goose flock on the Dumbles, three Snow Geese also present, 2 P
8 February 2022
Monday 7 February 2022 sightings
Highlights from around the reserve
7 February 2022
Wet weekend
A blustery and wet weekend restored water levels in many areas
6 February 2022
Kingfishers becoming more regular
Activity at the Kingfisher Hide has become more frequent in recent days
4 February 2022
World Wetlands Day 2 February 2022
It's looking like another good day to watch wetland birds on the reserve.
2 February 2022
Pink-footed Geese again
Three Pink-footed Geese over the weekend
30 January 2022
24 January 2022 sightings
Top New PieceFrom the Zeiss and Van de Bovenkamp hides, the Todd's Canada and Dark-bellied Brent with Canada/Barnacle Goose flock + the Ross's and Snow x Bar-headed Goose, 320 Wigeon, c60 Teal, Great White Egret in the ditch on south side, 2 Water Rail in
24 January 2022
23 January 2022 WeBS Count
Totals from today's Wetland Bird Survey count
23 January 2022
Merlin is almost reliable
The wintering female Merlin was again about the Bottom New Piece, the Van de Bovenkamp Hide is probably best to search for it.
20 January 2022
Trio of Snow Geese
Three white phase Snow Geese appeared on the Dumbles saltmarsh this morning, they were in the company of Canada Geese.
18 January 2022
Monday 17 January sightings
Brilliant sunshine and lots of ice this morning
17 January 2022
Sunday 16 January sightings
Highlights from around the hides and grounds as follows
16 January 2022
Fogged in
Not much movement for the birds this morning due to the fog, but it has once again burnt off to reveal a glorious sunny day
13 January 2022
Sightings for Tuesday 11 January
Another bird packed day on the reserve
11 January 2022
Scattered White-fronted Geese
The Russian White-fronted Geese didn't quite know where to feed today, they were noted in many locations but wanted to be in the Ox Piece despite a couple of disturbances from an unknown source.
10 January 2022