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Bits and bobs
It feels like Spring migration has stalled a little as we wait for the next wave of birds to pass through. The only sign of migration today was an Arctic Tern which dropped in to the South Lake several times over the day. A few more Reed Warbler were
26 April 2018
WWT Slimbridge Springs to Life this Half Term!
This May half term, the team at WWT Slimbridge will once again be showcasing the best that the season has to offer with their Spring to Life event. Between Saturday 26 May and Sunday 3 June visitors can enjoy close encounters with nature’s new-borns, vi
26 April 2018
Recent Sightings (21st-26th April)
Grounds and British Steel Hide A smart 1st-summer Little Gull has been frequenting the freshwater lagoon since the 23rd April. 22 Black-tailed Godwits, 11 Gadwall and 3 Shoveler were present along with 552 Black-headed Gulls. Counts from the steel hide
26 April 2018
Today's sightings
Mute swan Whooper swan Barnacle goose (x7, Lady Fen) Greylag Shelduck Shoveler Mallard Gadwall Garganey (x3) Wigeon Teal Pochard Tufted duck Great crested grebe Coot Moorhen Cranes Oystercatcher Black-tailed godwit Redshank Avocet (x40) Common sandpiper L
26 April 2018
Arundel Grabs the Gap for wildflowers
Volunteer Pauline Jones has been helping Grab the Gap at WWT Arundel. WWT Arundel Wetland Centre has taken up the challenge to ‘Grab the Gap’ and fill it with wildflowers this spring. The British & Irish Assoc
26 April 2018
Wildlife sightings for 26th April 2018
1 Dunlin - marsh 1 Green Sandpiper - main lake, marsh 6 Redshank - scrape 1 Jack Snipe - scrape 1 Hobby 1 Pheasant (male) - sheltered lagoon 20 Swallow - marsh a.m. 10+ Reed Warbler - reedbed, main lake, wildside, south route 8 Sedge Warbler - reedbed
26 April 2018
Garden launch
Royal Bank of Canada Show Garden has been launched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre Inspired by the boreal forest of northern Ontario, the Gold medal winning Royal Bank of Canada Garden - as seen at the 2017 RHS Chelsea Flower Show – was officially ope
26 April 2018
Downy Duckling Days are here again
Downy Duckling Days are here again at WWT Washington Wetland Centre… Join us this May half-term (Saturday 26 May-Sunday 3 June) to see the latest fluffy arrivals and go behind-the-scenes at our specialist duckery. Daily talks will give you a unique ins
25 April 2018
Today's sightings
The Glossy Ibis was in front of the Martin Smith Hide again this morning, showing very well in the early morning sunshine until it took wing around 8:20am, gained height circling and then flew north. The bird has been seen locally at Frampton so it may
25 April 2018
Wildlife sightings - 25/04/18
Wader Lake (AM, mid tide): Avocet 34 adults Black-tailed godwit 16 Redshank 4 Little ringed plover 2 Lapwing 14 Oystercatcher 2 Grey heron 36 Teal 2 Shoveler 6 Gadwall 6 Shelduck 21 Goosander 2 (pair) Black-headed gull 12 Stock dove 2 Saline lagoon
25 April 2018
Today's sightings
Whooper swan Mute swan Greylag Shelduck Shoveler Mallard Garganey (x2) Gadwall Wigeon Teal Pochard Tufted duck Cormorant Coot Moorhen Cranes Oystercatcher Black-tailed godwit Redshank Avocet Common sandpiper Ringed plover Dunlin Lapwing Common tern Black-
25 April 2018
Wildlife sightings for 25th April 2018
2 Common Sandpiper - reservoir lagoon, grazing marsh 1 Yellow Wagtail - grazing marsh 5 Redshank - wader scrape, grazing marsh 2 Swallow - reservoir lagoon 4 Reed Warbler - reedbed, main lake, wildside 5 Sedge Warbler - reedbed, wildside 1 Pheasant (m
25 April 2018
Reserve Update Wednesday 25th April- Warblers and Osprey Egg!
There are plenty of warblers to be heard singing down the avenues, with at least 4 male Blackcap's on the way to Avenue Tower. Several Sedge Warblers and Willow Warblers have been heard/seen too. The House Martins are flying around the Farmhouse Tower wit
25 April 2018
Recent Sightings €“ 23rd April 2018
The following sightings were recorded today at mid-tide from the reserve at Castle Espie. The summer visitor continue to arrive and the Black-headed gulls are starting to lay their eggs. We have also had a few Mediterranean Gulls on the reserve recent
24 April 2018
Sightings for Tuesday 24th April
Water levels are dropping fast which means all hides except for reedbed hide are now open, however you will need boots to get to Friends hide as the path is still a bit wet and muddy in places. Sightings today: Mute swan Whooper swan Crane Greylag goose G
24 April 2018