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Latest Sightings - Saturday 13th October - Wild Goose Weekend
The heavy rain yesterday and today means that wellies are highly recommended when visiting at the moment. Today is the start of our Wild Goose Weekend. Although it is raining, there is still plenty to do today and more events on Sunday. See below for even
13 October 2018
Peregrines
A very blustery day with few reports, but plenty of action, especially with at least 2 Peregrines which have been on view for most of the day, at times mobbing some of the 3 Marsh Harriers present. Also the usual Common Buzzards, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk s
12 October 2018
Today's sightings
Mute swan Whooper swan Greylag Shoveler Mallard Gadwall Teal Wigeon Moorhen Black-tailed godwit Redshank Snipe Red legged partridge House sparrow Tree sparrow Goldfinch Wood pigeon Jackdaw Kestrel Buzzard Sparrowhawk Marsh harrier
12 October 2018
Recent sightings 10th-12th October
Curlew taken by James Lees British Steel hide Good numbers of waders over the saline lagoons again, with 159 curlew and plenty of knot and black-tailed godwit. Also seen over the lagoons have been wigeon, shoveler, l
12 October 2018
Wildlife sightings for 12th October 2018
1 Black-Tailed Godwit - wader scrape 1 Shelduck - main lake 32 Wigeon - main lake, wader scrape, reservoir lagoon 6 Mandarin - main lake 14 Redwing - flew over heading SW 2 Coal Tit - South route feeders 1 Grey Wagtail - main lake 2 Siskin - wildside Sept
12 October 2018
Friday's sightings
A bit and very windy this morning, all combining with a reasonably high tide of 9.6m so our Guides in the Hide will be out checking for the high tide wader roost from the Zeiss Hide and Holden Tower, and anything more unusual that gets blown up the river.
12 October 2018
Today's sightings
Mute swan Whooper swan Greylag Shoveler Mallard Pochard Tufted duck Gadwall Teal Wigeon Coot Moorhen Crane x4 (Reedbed hide) Great egret Little egret Grey heron Black-tailed godwit Dunlin Snipe Lapwing Starling House martin Pied wagtail Meadow pipit Tree
11 October 2018
Thursday's sightings
A Jack Snipe was asleep on the island from the Martin Smith Hide this morning, occasionally waking to feed and bounce. Another big high tide pushed a nice selection of waders on to the Top New Piece. Jack Snipe (c) S Pet
11 October 2018
Wildlife sightings - 11/10/18
a.m. Tide Level: Mid Wader Lake Bar-tailed godwit 1 Black-tailed godwit 6 Curlew 4 Lapwing 114 Common snipe 2 Black-headed gull 90 Teal 36 Saline Lagoon Curlew 1 Teal 22 Grey heron 1 Hawthorn Wood Great-spotted woodpecker 2 Willow tit 2 Coal tit 5 Blue ti
11 October 2018
Wildlife sightings for 11th October 2018
1 Jack Snipe - grazing marsh 65 Redwing - over SW+S 11 Chiffchaff - wildside, sheltered lagoon, south route, reedbed 13 Meadow Pipit - marsh 2 Stonechat - scrape 1 Black-Tailed Godwit - main lake p.m. September/October bird highlights: Shelduck, Green San
11 October 2018
Reserve Update Thursday 11th October - 18,000 Barnacle Geese!
Peak Barnacle Goose counts yesterday of around 18,000 birds utilising the reserve! This could be due to the recent high tides pushing birds off other feeding areas. These geese remain very jumpy having just returned to the area and are in need of dist
11 October 2018
"Can do" Kate is a President for WWT's future
Kate Humble today became President of wetland conservation charity, WWT. At the charity’s annual general meeting she promised to be WWT’s most active and most vocal supporter. WWT creates and protects wetlands to help wildlife and people to thri
11 October 2018
African comb ducks.
African comb duck or knob-billed duck are a very attractive species, showing stunning feather iridescence and a prominent facial knob! The more dominant the male the larger the comb on his head, and these can grow exceptionally large during their lifespan
10 October 2018
Sightings
A cracking autumn day with 11,900 Pink-footed Geese counted early morning on site. Increasing numbers of wildfowl using the reserve with plenty more yet to arrive. Two Green Sandpiper flew into Langleys Brook this afternoon, also 20+ Black-tailed Godwit,
10 October 2018
Wednesday's sightings
A blip in the weather today with temperatures forecast to head over the 20oC mark giving the reserve a more summer like feel. A Clouded Yellow butterfly flew across the Four Score field near the Kingfisher Hide and several Red Admiral are also still on
10 October 2018