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Latest Sightings - 26th May - Avocets again early this morning
Two Avocets were seen early this morning on the Folly Pond, but have since moved elsewhere, we are trying to relocate them. It's set to be a very hot day, with little wind making it perfect for watching insects in the Meadow. Damselflies and Dragonflies a
26 May 2017
Wildlife sightings - 26/05/17
a.m. Tide level: Mid-low Wader Lake Shelduck 37 + 12 ducklings Avocet 23 + 8 chicks Lapwing 11 + 3 chicks Gadwall 11 + 3 chicks Lesser black-backed gull 2 Eurasian teal 3 Black-headed gull 12 Shoveler 3 + 10 Common tern 120+ Ringed plover 2 Grey heron 18
26 May 2017
Recent Sightings
Black-Headed Gull and Chick Cr. Rob Werran Millennium Wetlands Little Grebe 2 Little Egret 1 Grey Heron 1 Mute Swan 2 adults, 8 cygnets (Deep Water Lake) and 2 adults 9 cygnets (Lily Pond) Greylag 3 Shelduck 3 Gadwall
26 May 2017
Clear blue skies and again more sunshine
Again the day started warm but with barely a cloud to be seen in the sky. Temperatures are still set to stay high so looks like another day of lovely weather. Rushy At least 9 avocets were seen here, 2 of which are on eggs, and 3 little chicks can be seen
26 May 2017
Another Day of Sun
Yesterday started warm with again more sun and temperatures increasing. But even with the increasing heat there are still lots of birds to see. Rushy Lots of shelduck and tufted duck were present here, with a brood of shelduck ducklings. There were also c
26 May 2017
Wildlife sightings for 26th May 2017
3 Common Tern - main lake, sheltered lagoon 1 Common Sandpiper - grazing marsh 2 Little Ringed Plover - wader scrape 1 Redshank - main lake 2 Shoveler - a pair on the wader scrape 1 Grey Wagtail - reservoir lagoon 1 Whitethroat - singing around the entran
26 May 2017
Bird News
Yesterday's Little Gull was still present today, but mobile, spending time in front of both the Ron Barker (afternoon) and United Utilities (morning) hides. A second summer Mediterranean Gull was on the Mere, as were a single female Ruff and 30 or more Bl
25 May 2017
Today's Highlights
Yellow wagtail Tree sparrow in nest box by cafe Goldfinch Little egret Shelduck Shoveler Mute swan and cygnets Whooper swan and cygnets Avocet and chicks Lapwing and chicks House martin Swallow Little owl Barn owl Buzzard Kestrel Snipe Black-tailed godwit
25 May 2017
Wildlife sightings for 25th May 2017
1 Shelduck - wader scrape 2 Little Ringed Plover - reservoir lagoon 2 Redshank - grazing marsh 2 Common Tern - main lake 1 Whitethroat - singing by the entrance bridge May bird highlights: Wood Sandpiper, Grey Plover, Whinchat, Oystercatcher, Gree
25 May 2017
Reserve Update Thursday 25th May - Orchids start flowering
With the recent spells of sunny weather interspersed with rain showers ever more wild flowers are coming into colour. The first Orchids have now been spotted in the Meadow and there is one that has popped up alongside the path down to the Peter Scott O
25 May 2017
Sightings
The first Little Gull of the year appeared on the Mere mid afternoon, a 1st summer bird. Also 2 different 1st summer/2nd cal year Mediterranean Gulls on the Mere in the morning and a breif visit by a pair of 2nd summer/3rd cal year Mediterranean Gulls in
24 May 2017
Floating islands launched to help scoters
Artificial islands made of redundant materials from fish farms have been floated at two Scottish lochs as safe nest sites for common scoters. Common scoters are one of the UK’s rarest breeding birds. They nest at just a small number of Scottish lochs. R
24 May 2017
Spring to Life at Slimbridge
Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June 2017 A week-long celebration dedicated to spring and all things new at Slimbridge! Slimbridge is preparing to greet lots of visitors for its brand new Spring to Life at Simbridge, a week-long celebration with lots of n
24 May 2017
Wildlife sightings - 24/05/2017
AM very low tide Wader Lake : Avocet 26 + 11 chicks Black-tailed godwit 1 Gadwall 1 Swift 2 Eurasian starling (flying over) 14 Common tern 126+ Eurasian teal 2 Kestrel 1 (female) Northern shoveler 2 Grey heron 28 Saline lagoon: Avocet 2 Shel
24 May 2017
Wildlife sightings for 24th May 2017
2 House Martin - reservoir lagoon 2 Shelduck - wader scrape 2 Little Ringed Plover - reservoir lagoon 2 Redshank - reservoir lagoon, main lake 1 Common Tern - main lake 1 Whitethroat - singing by the entrance bridge 3 Mandarin Duck - main lake 2 Black-hea
24 May 2017