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Recent Sightings 25th November 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie during a receding tide. The weather conditions were clear, sunny, and cold with a strong breeze. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Eider 52, Shel
25 November 2024
Recent Sightings 18th November 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie during a rising tide. The weather conditions were cold with a slight breeze. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Eider 2, Hooded Crow 6, Little Eg
18 November 2024
Recent Sightings 11th November 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie during a receding tide. The weather conditions were bright and calm during the count. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Cormorant 15, Eider 2,
11 November 2024
Recent Sightings 4th November 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie on a rising tide. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Herring gull 17, Light-Bellied brent geese 520, Wigeon 210, Black-headed gull 33, Common gull
4 November 2024
Recent Sightings 28th October 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie around high tide. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Herring gull 24, Light-Bellied brent goose 715, Wigeon 170, Black-headed Gull 6, Common Gull
28 October 2024
October Half Term Promises a Week of Super Natural Activities at WWT Castle Espie
Families can tap into the magic that’s all around them at WWT Castle Espie this October half term, where wand making and spell casting are just a few of the mystical activities that will keep curious minds bewitched. Running from 26-31 October, the e
17 October 2024
Recent Sightings 21st October 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie on a low tide. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Herring gull 40, Little egret 17, Mute swan 1, Black-headed gull 39, Oystercatcher 8, Light-bell
14 October 2024
Recent Sightings 14th October 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie on a rising tide. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Oystercatcher 210, Redshank 2, Light-bellied brent goose 1,800, Black-headed gull 2, Curlew 2
14 October 2024
Unique Brent goose sculpture unveiled as a tribute to inspiring Castle Espie volunteer
A stunning new sculpture of a Light-bellied Brent Goose called ‘The Spirit of Strangford Lough’ has been unveiled at WWT Castle Espie. Developed in collaboration with WWT Castle Espie and Ulster Folk Museum in Cultra, the sculpture will not only welc
4 October 2024
Recent Sightings 30th September 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie on a rising tide.Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Herring gull 1, Oystercatcher 12, Redshank 6, Light-bellied brent goose 3,152, Curlew 4, Lesser
30 September 2024
Recent Sightings 23rd September 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie on a low tide. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Herring gull 2, Oystercatcher 4, Redshank 2, Hooded crow 1, Light-bellied brent goose ~2,500, Bla
23 September 2024
Free Pre-Bookable Event Buses for the Shorelife Celebration!
The brand new Shorelife Celebration will provide a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of our shoreline at the stunning WWT Castle Espie and National Trust Mount Stewart on Saturday 5 October. Admission to both venues is free (for both
18 September 2024
Recent Sightings 16th September 2024
The following sightings were taken on Monday from the reserve at Castle Espie around high tide.Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Oystercatcher 278, Light-bellied brent goose ~1,500, Black-headed gull 2, Curlew 80, Sheldu
16 September 2024
Dive into Autumn with the Shorelife Celebration!
Step into Autumn and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of our shoreline at the brand-new Shorelife Celebration! Join us on Saturday 5 October at the stunning WWT Castle Espie and National Trust Mount Stewart. With free admission to both venues a
6 September 2024
New-for-Ireland moth species recorded at WWT Castle Espie
For the first time, a Glasswort moth (Scrobipalpa salicorniae) has been recorded in Ireland, thanks to WWT volunteer Stewart Rosell. Stewart has been surveying saltmarsh moths at WWT Castle Espie as part of a two-year project and made the exciting disc
26 August 2024