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Thaw continues
The rapid thaw was welcomed, many birds were struggling with the intense cold and snow covering feeding areas. Perhaps the worst affected species has been Lapwing. The warmer conditions allowed many of our bird species to finally feed again. The Severn c
4 March 2018
Hen Harrier again
Adult male Hen Harrier hunting over Ashtons/Plover Field Great to see the adult male Hen Harrier staying for a second day, special birds indeed. Seven species of raptor today with 4 Marsh Harrier, male Merlin, Pereg
4 March 2018
Today's sightings
Whooper swan Mute swan Curlew Black tailed godwit Redshank Water rail Shelduck Mallard Pochard Wigeon Pintail Tufted duck Teal Shoveler Goldeneye Coot Moorhen Black-headed gull Lapwing Snipe Fieldfare Redwing Tree sparrow Goldfinch Reed bunting Red legged
4 March 2018
Wildlife sightings for 4th March 2018
3 Bittern - main lake SE corner & North shore 1 Curlew - grazing marsh (p.m.) 1 Dunlin - flew over main lake 1 Kingfisher - main lake 7 Pintail - grazing marsh, sheltered lagoon 4 Shelduck - main lake 3 Jack Snipe - wader scrape 1 Goldeneye - main
4 March 2018
Snow Melting Birds Returning
A busy couple of days clearing snow and feeding birds but all looking good for an re-opening tomorrow. Lots of waders and duck have moved onto the estuary but are starting to come back into the now flooding fields. Rushy Looks great, over 250 Pintail and
3 March 2018
Hen Harrier
The stand out bird of today was a male Hen Harrier that flew through the site at about 1.20, seen from Ron Barker Hide as it headed towards Windmill Farm area, it reappeared later and was showing till at least 4.30pm. This is our first record this wint
3 March 2018
Chris Prince Photos now on Display
Puffin by Chris Prince An exhibit of wildlife photographs by Chris Prince opened in the visitor gallery of Arundel Wetland Centre on March 3, 2018. The work will be on display until May 1, 2018. The photographic print
3 March 2018
Today's sightings
Mute swan Whooper swan Greylag Shelduck Shoveler Mallard Pintail Wigeon Teal Pochard Tufted duck Coot Moorhen Curlew (x9) Black-tailed godwit Snipe Dunlin Lapwing Black-headed gull Reed bunting Tree sparrow House sparrow Dunnock Goldfinch Blue tit Robin B
3 March 2018
Wildlife sightings for 3rd March 2018
1 Bittern - main lake North shore 1 Dunlin - main lake 7 Pintail - main lake, reservoir lagoon 17 Redwing - South route, sheltered lagoon 6 Fieldfare - South route, grazing marsh February bird highlights: Jack Snipe, Bittern, Goldeneye, Caspian
3 March 2018
Today's Highlights
Whooper swan Mute swan Bewick's swan-2 at Friends hide Curlew-7 Snipe-feeding below cafe Tree sparrow Goldfinch Reed bunting Great tit Blue tit Pochard Wigeon Teal Pintail x lots at Main Obs Shoveler Shelduck Kestrel Roe deer with twin fawns
2 March 2018
Dunlin drops in
Dunlin dropped into Arundel Wetland Centre on Thurs 1 March. The cold weather brought a Dunlin to Arundel Wetland Centre. It was feeding right in front of the gallery windows. The dunlin is an unusual visitor to Arund
2 March 2018
Wildlife sightings for 2nd March 2018
3 Dunlin - main lake 1 Mediterranean Gull - main lake 3 Pintal - sheltered lagoon, reservoir lagoon 4 Snipe - sheltered lagoon, wildside 8 Redwing - South route, sheltered lagoon February bird highlights: Jack Snipe, Bittern, Goldeneye, Caspian Gull,
2 March 2018
Recent Sightings (28th Feb-2nd March)
Male Pintail. Russ Myners British Steel Hide As we saw the first day of the meteorological spring drift by with a snow flurry, we have also seen the freezing of the saline lagoons! However, much bird activit
2 March 2018
Gold accolade
A young girl being given a Dusty Duck log book at WWT Martin Mere. We’re delighted to announce that WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has been awarded the Visit England Gold Accolade, the highest quality award availabl
2 March 2018
Sightings Thursday 1st March
Very cold day here at Welney, on the plus side this iss bringing some birds in closer to feed with good views of snipe from Wigeon Cafe window under bird feeders.All hides remain open. Sightings so far today: Mute swan Whooper swan Mallard Pochard Pintail
1 March 2018