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29 January 2025
Recent Sightings 28th January 2025
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 278, Redshank 1, Light-bellied brent goose 12, Curlew 32, Red-bre
28 January 2025
A Tribute to the Wishing Tree
Storm Eowyn has left its mark, and sadly, our beloved Wishing Tree—a centrepiece of our site, a symbol of wonder, and the heart of many traditions—has suffered greatly. This gnarled and charismatic old friend has stood through countless seasons, in
28 January 2025
Recent Sightings 20th 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 128, Redshank 24, Hooded crow 4, Light-bellied brent goose 84, Bla
20 January 2025
Recent Sightings 13th January 2025
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 4, Oystercatcher 98, Redshank 1, Hooded crow 1, Shelduck 14, Knot 4, Wigeon 1, Gad
13 January 2025
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