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Ready for the next influx of birds
Duck flock by Georgette Taylor The reserve is looking fantastic as we head further into winter....a visitor on Monday said that they had never seen so many wigeon, and we haven't even reached peak numbers yet! We are
23 November 2016
Daisy Clarke's migration is pieced together
Daisy Clarke by Ray Mathias. We were so pleased to see Daisy Clarke arrive back at WWT Welney two weeks ago after her gruelling migration from arctic Russia. It has been wonderful to follow her migration thanks to
22 November 2016
Water levels rising
Not surprisingly the water levels have risen after the day of heavy rain. Rushy Pen At least 29 Bewick's Swans were at the 8am feed along with the ever increasing duck flocks and Greylag Geese. Holden Tower Chiffchaff and Fieldfare in the bushes, Mistle a
22 November 2016
Sightings Tuesday November 22nd
All hides are open apart from Allport, the Summer path is open up to half way. Sightings for today so far: Barn Owl Buzzard Kestrel Marsh harrier Peregrine Whooper swanMute swan Gadwall Mallard Pintail Pochard Shoveler Teal Wigeon Black-tailed godwit Curl
22 November 2016
Wildlife sightings for 22nd of November 2016
1 Bittern - main lake 7 Pintail - main lake, grazing marsh, wader scrape 1 Water Pipit - grazing marsh 6 Fieldfare - entrance banks 4 Snipe - grazing marsh 1 Peregrine - perched on the hospital Additional sighting from yesterday: 2 Bittern - m
22 November 2016
Wildlife sightings - 22/11/16
a.m. Tide Level: High Wader Lake Redshank 30 Shelduck 1 Lapwing 1 Eurasian teal 14 Curlew 1 Saline Lagoon Grey heron 2 Shelduck 1 Eurasian teal 5 Mallard 7 Hawthorn Wood Bullfinch 4 Chaffinch 6 Blue tit 3 Robin 2 Nuthatch 1 Great spotted woodpecker 1 Coal
22 November 2016
Latest Sightings - 22nd November - Road closed B725 from Annan to Bankend & 2 Green-winged Teal!
The B725 is closed between Clarencefield & Bankend due to a coach blocking the road at 9am. If coming from Annan you may need to come via Dumfries. A windy but dry start to the day. Over 100 Whooper Swans on the Whooper Pond first thing, battling to
22 November 2016
Rain all day but it didn't stop play
Rushy Pen The two Whooper Swans roosted and remained to feed, they flew off together and hadn't returned by 4pm. At least 38 Bewick's Swans were also at the roost as well as 45 Pintail and 60 Pochard. Tack Piece Tractor topping this afternoon revealed a J
21 November 2016
Today's Highlights
Today has been a day of bird squabbles and kinship. The Barn owl was a frequent sight today and, on catching a vole, immediately lost it when the kestrel disturbed his concentration. He did have success later and was seen feeding. A Marsh Harrier made a
21 November 2016
Numbers of cormorants and little egrets increase
A male marsh harrier has been coming in to roost in the reedbed in the late afternoon. Morning sightings by WWT wardens and volunteer Guides-in-the-hides: Mon 21 Nov Ramsar & Sand Martin hides: goldfinch,
21 November 2016
Tiny transmitter's giant role in saving the 'spoony'
A tiny transmitter on a tiny bird is helping conservationists in their bid to save a Critically Endangered species from extinction. Now the world’s smallest satellite tag is helping researchers to build up a picture of the migration patterns of Spoon-bill
21 November 2016
Recent Sightings - Scaup and Red Breasted Merganser!
Juvenile Scaup Cr. WWT Millennium Wetlands Scaup (Juvenile) 1 Green Woodpecker 1 Pochard 1 Water Rail 2 Snipe 7 British Steel Hide Black-Tailed Godwit c750 Bar-Tailed Godwit 1 Knot c550 Golden Plover c250 Dunlin 31 Cu
21 November 2016
Latest Sightings - 21st November
A cold but crisp morning with the reserve covered in a thick frost. These conditions have brought large numbers of wildfowl onto the reserve with 108 Whooper Swans present for the morning feed and 640 Wigeon present on the Flood Ground. Also not one but t
21 November 2016
Enjoy Festive Weekends for all the family at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre this December
What better way to prepare for Christmas than by enjoying festive fun with all the family at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre this winter. With activities running every weekend in December and special Christmas events and workshops available, you’ll be able
21 November 2016
Recent sightings - 21st November
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, at low tide, in this cold, icy morning. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Brent geese +400, Oystercatcher +40, Curlew 20, Shelduck +300, Redshank +
21 November 2016