The reserve is starting to become very busy with new life as chicks and other youngsters hatch out
4 June 2021
Gadwall have started to arrive on the reserve ahead of their moult
3 June 2021
Oystercatcher pairs with chicks in the Rushy, Big Pen and South Lake currently.
31 May 2021
The egret numbers have increased
30 May 2021
A mixture of sunny spells and showers have rounded off the week on the reserve
28 May 2021
At least two Spotted Flycatchers present today.
24 May 2021
With the wind and the rain many birds are taking shelter, with some of the day's highlights on the South Lake
21 May 2021
The herd of Longhorn Cattle have returned to the reserve, with new calves in tow
20 May 2021
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18 May 2021
Our first Glossy Ibis of the year just wouldn't stay still for long
16 May 2021
AvocetsA wet grey day but activity everywhere from the Avocets. Rushy 30 adults and a newly hatched brood. Estuary Tower lots of activity on the Dumbles Scrape 12 here but all engaged in displaying, nest scraping and mating. Top New Piece had 37 adults in
15 May 2021
A summary of highlights from the last few days
14 May 2021
Once again lots of great birds in the Middle Point area today
11 May 2021
Six Lesser Snow Geese appeared in the entrance road fields this morning.
10 May 2021
The small wader flock that was feeding on the Severn off Middle Point held a stunning breeding plumage Curlew Sandpiper
9 May 2021