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Recent Sightings, British Steel Hide
Goldfinch - cr. Russ Myners British Steel Hide Mute Swan 4 Wigeon 3 Gadwall 2 Shoveler 2 Cormorant 33 Little Egret 30 Grey Heron 2 Spoonbill 3 Buzzard 1 Lapwing 34 Whimbrel 1 Curlew c500 Black-tailed Godwit 36
18 August 2017
Reserve Update Friday 18th August - Kingfisher
A Kingfisher has been seen fishing in the Back Pond first thing this morning. This will be the second sighting of it this week. Wader and duck numbers are starting to increase around the reserve with 51 Black-tailed Godwit on the Folly Pond fir
18 August 2017
Wildlife sightings for 18th August 2017
1 Dunlin - dropped into main lake island near Observatory during rain storm p.m. 17 Swallow - flew W 8 Chiffchaff - sheltered lagoon, south route 1 Willow Warbler - south route 1 Blackcap - main lake 8 Snipe - scrape (7 flew in from NW), marsh 1 Kest
18 August 2017
Today's sightings
A gloriously sunny day with some great action including a pair of Marsh Harrier sparring in front of the Holden Tower. Check out the picture below and others on our Twitter here. Marsh Harriers (c) Roy Shilham South
17 August 2017
Sightings Thursday 17th August
After this mornings showers it has started to brighten up, all hides including to the Summer walk are open: Sightings so far today: Mute swan Whooper swan Greylag Mallard Teal Little egret Black-tailed godwit Common sandpiper Dunlin Green sandpiper Ruff M
17 August 2017
Wildlife sightings for 17th August 2017
7 Chiffchaff - wildside, sheltered lagoon, world wetlands 6 Willow Warbler - wildside, south route 2 Blackcap - sheltered lagoon, south route 4 Dunlin - main lake 'gull ridge' island 1 Black-tailed Godwit - main lake 2 Snipe - scrape 2 Kestrel - marsh (
17 August 2017
Change Art Exhibition - 18/09 to 14/10/2017
Interesting and exciting new exhibition planned by three artists - Siân Martin (Textile Artist), Lesley Roberts (Photographer) and Pauline Lerry (Painter) - who have challenged themselves to respond to the changing moods of WWT Steart Marshes using thei
16 August 2017
Today's Sightings
South Lake Black-Tailed Godwit 198, Redshank 35, Ruff 12, Snipe 8, Lapwing 50, Grey Heron, and the Cattle Egret left early this morning. Zeiss Hide Buzzard 2, Lapwing 111, Redshank 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Black-Tailed Godwit 1, Kestrel 1, Teal 27 Kingfisher
16 August 2017
Explore the Sea Wall Breach by 4x4 - on 27th September 2017
Take a trip out to explore the new salt marsh and creek system in an area not normally open to the public. Were running 3 trips during the day and spaces are available on the 10-11:30am and the 12-1:30pm trips. The 2-3:30pm trip is already fully booked.
16 August 2017
Dragonfly Walk - 19th August 2017
Walk with local experts to find out about the Dragonflies of WWT Steart Marshes. Suitable for any age, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential - telephone: 01278 651090 or email: info.steart@wwt.org.uk £3 for WWT members/ £
16 August 2017
Wildlife sightings - 16/08/2017
Wader Lake (AM, mid-tide): Lapwing 3 Avocet 3 Redshank 5 Ruff 1 Black-headed gull 4 Common tern 3 Ringed plover 2 Saline Lagoon: Redshank 15 Hawthorn Wood: Great-spotted woodpecker 1 Jay 1 Blue tit 5 Great tit 4 Bullfinch 6 Chaffinch 5  
16 August 2017
Wildlife sightings for 16th August 2017
8 Swallow - marsh, resr lagoon 5 Snipe - main lake, scrape 2 Shelduck - main lake 5 Chiffchaff - wildside, south route, sheltered lagoon 2 Willow Warbler - wildside, south route 4 Linnet - over N 1 Hobby - main lake 2 Peregrine 1 Monk Parakeet - over S
16 August 2017
Recent Sightings
Cr. Russ Myners British Steel Hide Black-headed Gull 81 Black-tailed Godwit 199 Buzzard 1 Common Sandpiper 1 Cormorant 14 Curlew 1 Dunlin 6 Gadwall 9 Great Crested Grebe 4 Greenshank 51 Grey Heron 3 Herring Gull 8 Lapwing 32 Lesser-black Backed Gu
15 August 2017
Curlew Sandpiper first of the autumn.
A Curlew Sandpiper joined the Dunlin flock on Vinson's Marsh this morning. The Little Stint was still present in the same area with plenty of opportunity to hide in the undergrowth. Another record count of Black-tailed Godwit with c.1400 birds present. Ot
15 August 2017
Today's Sightings
South Lake Black-Tailed Godwit 185, Ruff 4, Redshank 42, Dunlin 1, Lapwing 70 Zeiss Hide Lapwing 80, Cetti's Warbler 1, Teal 40, Redshank 3 Kingfisher Hide Buzzard 1, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 2, Common Crane 3 Holden Tower and Midpoint Peregrine 1, Ma
15 August 2017