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Recent Sightings (23rd-26th June)
British Steel Hide Unfortunately the high tide times have been outside of opening hours recently. But the post-breeding flocks of Gulls are fairly numerous no matter what state the tide is in. There have been 600-700 Black-headed Gulls roosting on both
26 June 2018
Wildlife sightings - 26/06/18
a.m. Tide Level: Low Wader Lake Kestrel 3 Curlew 1 Redshank 5 Avocet 42 Shelduck 4 Black-headed gull 10 Little-ringed plover 2 Grey heron 21 Common tern 52 Saline Lagoon Oystercatcher 1 Canada goose 1 Hawthorn Wood Great tit 8 Blue tit 4 Dunnock 1 Goldfin
26 June 2018
Today's sightings
Mute swan Whooper swan + 2 cygnets Greylag Shelduck Shoveler Mallard Gadwall Tufted duck Coot Moorhen Great egret Little egret Black-tailed godwit Redshank Avocet Little ringed plover Common tern Black headed gull Lesser black-backed gull Starling House m
26 June 2018
Wildlife sightings for 26th June 2018
1 Green Sandpiper - wader scrape 1 Kingfisher - wildside 3 Common Tern - reservoir lagoon, main lake 1 Mandarin - reservoir lagoon 15+ Swift - main lake May/June bird highlights: Temminck’s Stint, Jack Snipe, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper,
26 June 2018
24-26 June sightings
Returning waders are appearing on the scrapes, some in stunning breeding plumage. A single Greenshank has been favouring the Dumbles scrape and Tack Piece scrape, a smashing Spotted Redshank was see yesterday (25th) on the Top New Piece and two male Ruff
26 June 2018
Reserve Update Tuesday 26th June
Nice views of snipe and lapwing feeding along the muddy edges of the Folly Pond this morning. There is plenty of mud for them to chose from with the continuing hot weather and this could also draw in some other waders for a visit. The Swallows in the Te
26 June 2018
The UK's lovely lizards
You can find three species of lizard in the wild in the UK. Each is really amazing in its own way. Common lizard Like all reptiles, common lizards lay eggs. But these hatch inside mum’s body so she appears to give birth to live young! Common lizards a
25 June 2018
Join us for a summer of wetland adventures!
Dusty's Wildlife Rangers, Sun 1 July - Fri 31 August This is your chance to become a Wildlife Ranger. There are lots of exciting challenges waiting for you, from bug hunting to bird-feeding. You’re sure to have a quacking time! A great place to start y
25 June 2018
Reedbed hide reopens, partial closing of Scrape hide for nesting swallows
Four beaks visible in the swallow nest in the Scrape hide. Thanks for your understanding as we had to close off that section of the hide. Nature Notes by Reserve Manager Paul Stevens Staff members saw barn owl at 7 pm
25 June 2018
Recent Sightings €- 25th June 2018
The following sightings were recorded today at Mid- High tide from the reserve at Castle Espie. There are some Tufted duck families out on our lagoons currently. Keep an eye out for the cute black fluffy ducklings following their mother on the Freshwater
25 June 2018
Wildlife sightings - 25/06/2018
a.m. Tide Level: Low Wader Lake Kestrel 3 juvenile Avocet 35 Grey heron 14 Little-ringed plover 2 Lapwing 5 Pied wagtail 2 Black-headed gull 11 Shelduck 7 Saline Lagoon Grey heron 2 Oystercatcher 1 Canda goose 1 Hawthorn Wood Willow tit 2 Coal tit 1 Grea
25 June 2018
Today's sightings
Mute swan Whooper swan Greylag Shelduck Wigeon Shoveler Gadwall Mallard Tufted duck Teal Coot Moorhen Little egret Great white egret Grey heron Redshank Black tailed godwit Green sandpiper Avocet + chicks Lapwing Little ringed plover Black headed gull Les
25 June 2018
Wildlife sightings for 25th June 2018
7 Common Tern - reservoir lagoon, main lake 4 Gadwall ducklings - reservoir lagoon 1 Mandarin - reservoir lagoon 1 Buzzard - circling high to the N 1 Little Egret - grazing marsh May/June bird highlights: Temminck’s Stint, Jack Snipe, Green San
25 June 2018
Ruby-tailed wasps
Ruby tailed wasp by Kim Tarsey There are some real jewels to be found on the reserve at the moment including these ruby-tailed wasps. They aren't the largest wasp at only 1cm long but they make up for that with their
24 June 2018
Wildlife sightings - 24/06/2018
a.m. Tide: low Wader Lake Avocet 35 + 3 chicks Little ringed plover 2 Common tern 130 + 40 chicks Kestrel 2 juveniles Grey heron 2 adults + 15 juveniles Stock dove 1 Redshank 11 Lapwing 5 Shoveler 2 (pair) Pied wagtail 1 Black headed gull 30 Saline Lagoon
24 June 2018