Unfortunately we received news late on Wednesday afternoon that the roadworks in Slimbridge village were leading to a full closure, thus leading to the Centre being closed today
6 May 2021
An immature Spoonbill arrived on the reserve yesterday, and roosted overnight on the Rushy
5 May 2021
Our third Osprey of the year was on the Severn this morning
3 May 2021
We now have Avocets sitting on eggs in the Rushy and South Lake
2 May 2021
Always a great spring day, calm winds and sunshine.Estuary TowerNice to see a pair of Curlews on the Dumbles. The high tides over the last few days just flooded the outer edge refreshing the ground nicely. A curlew and 5 Whibrel were feeding there. The La
1 May 2021
This morning the reserve is full of bird song, with what feels like an arrival of Sedge Warblers overnight.
30 April 2021
We've seen a sequence of high tides over 10m in height over the last few days
29 April 2021
Sunday 25th and Monday 26th April have seen some great migration particularly on the Severn
27 April 2021
Swifts have finally arrived over the reserve and more Spring migrant action
25 April 2021
Summer WalkwayA movement of Little Gulls through the estuary this morning with many being reported from further down stream. A flock of 20 were resting just north of Mid Point at 10.00 and at least 4 more passed through. Also on the Estuary were 4 Curlew
24 April 2021
Two Garganey have been seen together on the Tack Piece with single birds seen in three different locations later, we may have three very mobile drakes on site.
19 April 2021
A drake Garganey was seen on the Rushy this morning, our first of the year
18 April 2021
An adult White Stork appeared over the center yesterday and stayed overnight
17 April 2021
This new walkway was stuffed with bird song this morning in glorious sunshine
15 April 2021
Crane pair Oakie and Sherbert appeared to have settled on a nest territory on one of the Top New Piece islands but all may not be well.
13 April 2021