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Tree sparrow Mallard Wigeon Shoveler Pintail Gadwall Lapwing Shelduck Black-tailed godwit Redshank Marsh harrier Little egret Whooper swan
29 November 2017
Out in the sunshine
Its a gloriously sunny day outside bathing the reserve and the birds in a golden light. Sixteen Bewick's Swans were on the Rushy this morning, including new arrivals Dario and Bridges who have returned with a yearling. There arrival saw a big fight br
29 November 2017
Reserve Update Wednesday 29th November
Second frosty morning in a row! This brought a number of Pintail onto the Whooper Pond with nine birds present first thing. These have now dispersed but the three on the Flood Ground tend to stick around. Male Bulfinch once more down the Avenue near
29 November 2017
Today's Sightings
Wader Lake Time/AM Tide/Mid Lapwing - 29 Shoveler - 3 Redshank - 6 Curlew - 1 Teal - 5 Black-headed Gull - 27 Song Thrush - 1 Bullfinch - 9 Saline Lagoon Time/AM Tide/Mid Teal - 22 Hawthorn Wood Great Spotted
29 November 2017
Wildlife sightings for 29th November 2017
1 Great White Egret - main lake 1455hrs 1 Bittern - main lake N shore 2 Pintail - grazing marsh 7 Snipe - grazing marsh, wader scrape 14 Fieldfare - entrance lake 83 Gadwall - main lake, reservoir lagoon, wader scrape 95 Wigeon - grazing marsh, main lak
29 November 2017
Today's sightings
Mute swan Whooper swan Pink-footed goose (x12, main observatory) Greylag Canada goose Shelduck Mallard Shoveler Wigeon Teal Pochard Pintail Gadwall Crane (x8, flying south) Bittern (flew past Reedbed hide) Grey heron Little egret Moorhen Coot Curlew Black
28 November 2017
Recent Sightings (afternoon of the 24th-28th Nov)
British Steel Hide Waders from the British Steel Hide recently have included 105 Black-tailed Godwits, 41 Lapwing, 86 Dunlin, 10 Redshank, 6 Greenshank, a Spotted Redshank and a Curlew. The Spoonbill is still a regular on the lagoons. Wildfowl have inclu
28 November 2017
Enjoy a great family day out this holiday season at WWT Arundel
Explore the outdoors on the LEGO Brick Animal Trail this Christmas at WWT Arundel The world’s favourite toy is back at Arundel Wetland Centre for the holiday season! The LEGO® Brick Animal trail is on display until
28 November 2017
Two more yearling Bewick's Swans
South Lake A few more Pochard present early morning, probably as a result due to the flush from the Rushy Pen yesterday. The Ferruginous x Tufted Duck? hybrid was with them. The wader scrape was much the same with 130 Dunlin, the Little Stint was still a
28 November 2017
Latest Sightings
With some crisp clear days ahead and light winds it's got to be one of the best times to experience the winter spectacle at Martin Mere. As of late the build up of wildfowl on the reserve continues and more raptors have also been present. In the past two
28 November 2017
Wildlife sightings for 28th November 2017
1 Red Kite - flew over W 1305hrs 2 Shelduck - main lake 6 Snipe - grazing marsh, wader scrape 1 Water Pipit - grazing marsh 10+ Fieldfare - entrance lake, south route 6 Siskin - flew over NE November bird highlights: Green Sandpiper, Dunlin, Snipe, Lit
28 November 2017
Wildlife sightings - 28/11/17
a.m. Tide Level: Mid Wader Lake Black-headed gull 35 Herring gull 5 Shelduck 2 Lapwing 15 Saline Lagoon Teal 2 Curlew 1 Hawthorn Wood Greenfinch 1 Great spotted woodpecker 1 Coal tit 8 Great tit 6 Goldfinch 1 Blue tit 2 Dunnock 2 Other birds Fieldfare - 5
28 November 2017
Meet our volunteer photographers
A day in the life of a WWT volunteer photographer. We're very fortunate to have four fantastic photographers here at Washington Wetland Centre, all from different backgrounds and with varied experiences. They play a vital role in helping us share
28 November 2017
Bewick's Swan family
Wigeon drakes Rushy Hide/Peng Observatory 16 Bewick's Swan present at dawn, a family has arrived, a pair named Ypres and Somme with three cygnets. Two Little Stint feeding on the top pond island. Tack Piece 300 Wigeon, 200 Golden Plover, 30 Curlew, 200 T
27 November 2017
Today's Highlights
Bittern - seen flying past Main Observatory this morning Tree sparrow Black-tailed godwit Wigeon Teal Lapwing Redshank Barn owl Gadwall Curlew Great white egret Golden plover - 200
27 November 2017