News
One Yank not two
There was early access to the Zeiss Hide this morning to search for a possible Bairds Sandpiper that was reported yesterday, unfortunately no show so far but as a consolation there were OK but distant view of what is probably a Semi Palmated Sandpiper ins
4 November 2017
Today's sightings
Whooper swan Mute swan Greylag Canada goose Mallard Shoveler Wigeon Teal Pochard Moorhen Coot Great egret Little egret Grey heron Curlew (x12) Black-tailed godwit Redshank Ruff Snipe Cormorant Lapwing Goldfinch Tree sparrow House sparrow Great tit Blue ti
4 November 2017
Wildlife sightings for 4th November 2017
1 Goldeneye - (female) reservoir lagoon 1 Pintail - (female) grazing marsh 9 Snipe - grazing marsh 2 Stonechat - grazing marsh 2 Redpoll - entrance lake 1 Peregrine - perched on Charing cross hospital October bird highlights: Common Sandpiper, Black-tail
4 November 2017
Geese
Thousands of Pink-footed Geese coming into roost late afternoon. A Little Stint was seen on Woodend Marsh from UU Hide late afternoon, other waders included good numbers of Ruff including great photo opportunities at feeding time on the Mere. Also still 6
3 November 2017
One swan's incredible journey
An incredible 3,600 kilometres in just seven weeks… From the wilderness of the arctic tundra to WWT Welney. That’s some pretty impressive flying by Daisy Clarke, so how did she do it? Thanks to the amazing GPS tag fitted around her neck, we are now
3 November 2017
Reserve Update- 3rd November
A ring tail Hen Harrier was seen this morning flying around the flood ground. Several Buzzards were also seen from Avenue Tower. This cold weather seems to be great for raptors. Fieldfare were heard along the avenue this morning, and a few Goldcrest were
3 November 2017
Today's sightings
Whooper swan Mute swan Greylag Canada Goose Moorhen Mallard Shoveler Wigeon Teal Pochard Black-tailed godwit Ruff Snipe Curlew Golden plover (150 approx.) Lapwing Black-headed gull Kingfisher Cetti's warbler Tree sparrow House sparrow Goldfinch Great tit
3 November 2017
Wildlife Sightings - 03/11/17
a.m. Tide level: low Wader Lake Black tailed godwit 8 Eurasian teal 22 Redshank 4 Shelduck 3 Saline Lagoon Black headed gull 16 Eurasian teal 6 Shelduck 1 Hawthorn Wood Willow tit 1 Goldfinch 1 Blue tit 1 Chaffinch 4 Great spotted woodpecker 1 Other birds
3 November 2017
Recent Sightings (1st - 3rd November)
Great White Egret. Russ Myners British Steel Hide A Great White Egret was spotted on Wednesday, along with c.300 Black-tailed Godwit, c.70 Knot, 6 Dunlin and 41 Cormorants. Also counted were ducks including 20 Wigeon,
3 November 2017
Wildlife sightings for 3rd November 2017
1 Goldeneye - (female) reservoir lagoon 1 Bittern - main lake North shore 5 Snipe - grazing marsh 6 Meadow Pipit - grazing marsh 7 Redwing - sheltered lagoon 2 Stonechat - grazing marsh 1 Firecrest - sheltered lagoon October bird highlights: Common Sandp
3 November 2017
Wildlife sightings for 2nd November 2017
2 Water Rail - sheltered lagoon, South route 5 Redwing - flew over heading South 11 Siskin - South route 3 Redpoll - sheltered lagoon 1 Coal Tit - South route feeders 1 Peregrine - grazing marsh October bird highlights: Common Sandpiper, Black-tailed God
3 November 2017
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre Welcomes Chef Anna Brown to The Kingfisher Kitchen
The recently refurbished Kingfisher Kitchen at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre is excited to welcome Chef Anna Brown to lead the team as Catering Manager. Anna has a wealth of catering experience, including time as a resident chef on S4C’s Prynhawn Da and W
3 November 2017
A busy week
Its been a busy week on the reserve with work in many areas now complete for winter. All we need now are some easterly winds to bring the birds across from Europe! . Rushy Hide Duck numbers continue to build with now at least 74 Pochard, 70 Shelduck and
3 November 2017
Sightings Thursday 2nd November
Overcast but dry start to the day, all hides and Summer walk remain open. Sightings so far today: Mute swan Whooper swan Pochard Shoveler Teal Wigeon Little egret Black-tailed godwit Golden plover Lapwing Long-tailed tit Tree sparrow Marsh harrier
2 November 2017
Wildlife sightings - 01/11/2017
Wader Lake (AM, low tide): Lapwing 100 Redshank 12 Teal 30 Saline lagoon: Curlew 6 Teal 8 Hawthorn Wood feeding station: Great-spotted woodpecker 1 Nuthatch 1 Bullfinch 10 Greenfinch 4 Goldfinch 4 Willow tit 2 Coal tit 7 Plus: 15 sisk
1 November 2017