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Recent Sightings 6th January 2025
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 4, Oystercatcher 72, Redshank 4, Hooded crow 2, Light-bellied brent goose 88, Curle
6 January 2025
Recent Sightings 30th December 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie on a high tide Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Herring gull 2, Oystercatcher 450, Redshank 2, Black-headed gull 1, Curlew 1, Knot 150, Wigeon 6
30 December 2024
Recent Sightings 23rd December 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie on a low tide. Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a peaceful new year.Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Herring gull 7, Oystercatcher 62, R
23 December 2024
Recent Sightings 16th December 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie during a rising tide. The weather conditions were cold and slightly cloudy with a gentle breeze. The bird of the week is the Jay. This colourful member of the crow family can be see
16 December 2024
Recent Sightings 9th December 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie during the two hours before low tide. The weather conditions were cold with clear skies and moderate winds. The bird of the week is the Lesser black-backed gull. This large gull is
9 December 2024
Recent Sightings 2nd December 2024
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie during a rising tide. The weather conditions were cloudy and cold with strong winds. The bird of the week is Knot (Calidris canutus). This medium sized wader can be seen out on the
2 December 2024
Top 5 things to do this Christmas at WWT Castle Espie
Christmas is right around the corner and it’s truly a magical time to visit Castle Espie. Whether you’re making precious family memories with a visit to Santa Claus, or swapping the hustle and bustle for a calm and cosy bird hide, we have something
29 November 2024
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