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Late winter wader bonanza on South Lake
South Lake Unfortunately no Curlew were seen or reported at this site but we still managed to see twelve species of wader here today (numbered in brackets) The Avocet (1) flock increased to 20 and some initial mating behaviour was noted. At least 120
19 February 2017
Sightings
Another excellent day with a few new birds in, best of which was a group of 15 Greenland White-fronted Geese which were seen from Ron Barker Hide, unfortunately they didn't stay around for too long. Also new in today were the first Avocets, a group of 5 b
19 February 2017
Wildlife update, Sunday Feb 19th
A better day weather-wise so far, but probably little change bird-wise, though I did see large nos. of Pinkfeet high up heading north on my way into work early this morning. Lots of small Barnacle Goose flocks around the hides, one of which held the hybri
19 February 2017
Sightings Sunday 19th February
Water levels remain low, but some water on path towards reedbed hide, wellies advised. All hides remain open apart from Allport hide. Sightings so far today: Bewick's swan (5 at Friends hide) Whooper swan Mute swan Black swan (Main Observatory) Greylag Eg
19 February 2017
Wildlife sightings for 19th February 2017
1 Caspian Gull 2nd yr (marsh) - high tide 1 Yellow-legged Gull 2nd yr (marsh) 1 Bittern - main lake N shore (from Headley Hide) 1 Jack Snipe - main lake (island 21) 1 Kingfisher - sheltered lagoon 2 Shelduck - main lake 1 Stonechat - wildside/marsh edge
19 February 2017
Woodcock and Brambling
The Woodcocks were seen again a few times today but are elusive and often only partly on view, also a Water Rail in the same area this morning. Another Water Rail was seen from Ron Barker Hide along with the Kingfisher and nearby the Tawny Owl was on almo
18 February 2017
Avocet increase
South Lake Still good numbers of Shoveler (56) here but it was the good mixed flock of waders that were wowing everyone. Two pairs of Oystercatcher are now on territory and 10 newly arrived Avocets were resting with 123 Black tailed Godwit. Anything up to
18 February 2017
Sightings Saturday 18th February
Water levels are dropping and islands and spits of land are now exposed on the wash. All hides remain open apart from Allport hide, some water on path towards Reedbed hide but can be passed with care. Sightings so far today: Bewick's swan Whooper swan M
18 February 2017
Wildlife sightings for 18th February 2017
2 Skylark - over SE 2 Water Pipit - main lake, marsh 1 Kingfisher - perched by the nesting bank on the sheltered lagoon 2 Bittern - main lake N shore (from Dulverton and Headley Hides) 1 Jack Snipe - main lake 2 Shelduck - main lake 1 Stonechat - marsh
18 February 2017
Latest Sightings - 18th February
It's a bit of a wet start to the day, but mild. Quite often when the temperature rises in winter we see rain. It's just a light drizzle at the moment and will hopefully ease off later in the day. Plenty of Whooper Swans on the reserve this morning and a
18 February 2017
Recent Sightings
Cormorant Cr. Russ Myners MILLENNIUM WETLANDS Signs of spring! – Great Spotted Woodpeckers are drumming, Black Headed Gulls are flocking to the Deep Water Lake islands and investigating nesting materials while Lapwings are displaying nesting behaviours
17 February 2017
Woodcocks
A very spring feel to the day with plenty of bird song to be heard along with further signs of spring. Hot on the heels of yesterdays Woodcock was another bird that had joined yesterdays bird, 2 together which continued to show well at times, please call
17 February 2017
Today's Highlights
White-fronted geese-9 on Lady Fen Marsh harrier Sparrowhawk Kestrel Buzzard Lapwing Golden plover Snipe Coot Moorhen Redshank Little egret Shelduck Wigeon Teal Chaffinch Goldfinch Stonechat Cormorant Barn owl Whooper swans Bewick's swans-Friends hide Stoc
17 February 2017
Latest Sightings - 17th February - Heavy fog this morning...
Heavy fog is covering the reserve this morning, making counts very difficult, so we really only have estimates at the moment. The feeding stations and Avenues are still good for small birds, with a Water Rail under the feeders in the Peter Scott Trail. A
17 February 2017
Wildlife sightings for 17th February 2017
2 Bittern - main lake Eastern corner 162 Shoveler - main lake, grazing marsh, wader scrape 1 Jack Snipe - main lake (island in line with the Headley Hide looking from Peacock Tower) 13 Snipe - grazing marsh, main lake 3 Shelduck - flew in from the W p.m
17 February 2017