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Wildlife sightings for 6th September 2018
1 Garganey - wader scrape 3 Wigeon - main lake 2 Common Sandpiper - main lake, wader scrape 4 Little Grebe + 3 Chicks - main lake 1 Hobby - wildside 1 Grey Wagtail - otter enclosure 8 House Martin - reservoir lagoon 3 Chiffchaff - wildside, South route, s
6 September 2018
Lesser whistling ducks - it's been a while.
The lesser whistling duck (Javan whistling duck) is a species that has not been seen in the Slimbridge rearing facility for over 20 years. This cheerful and feisty species has only recently made a comeback into popular Aviculture, and we’re thrilled to
5 September 2018
Latest Sightings
A chilly but bright start to the day with some autumn mist hanging over the reserve. The ringtail Hen Harrier was seen again this morning interacting with Marsh Harrier. At least two Marsh Harrier today, Peregrine, 3 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
5 September 2018
Today's sightings
Mute swan Whooper swan + cygnets Barnacle goose Greylag Shelduck Shoveler Mallard Pintail (x2) Gadwall Wigeon Teal Cormorant Coot Moorhen Crane (x3) Grey heron Little egret Black-tailed godwit Ruff (x3) Greenshank Redshank Avocet Snipe Common sandpiper
5 September 2018
Reserve Update Wednesday 5th September
Autumn is making it's presence known with cooler mornings and the gathering of the Swallows and House Martins. The courtyard around the Farmhouse Tower and the roof of the Peter Scott Observatory have been inundated with them. Small bird activity rema
5 September 2018
Wildlife sightings for 5th September 2018
1 Black-tailed Godwit - wader scrape 1 Garganey - wader scrape 3 Wigeon - main lake 1 Shelduck - main lake 1 Kingfisher - grazing marsh 4 Yellow Wagtail - flew over heading S 14 House Martin - reservoir lagoon 2 Swallow - reservoir lagoon 2 Peregrine -
5 September 2018
Sunny September morning
South Finger filtration beds Little Grebe (see pic), Shoveler, 4 Sedge and 1 Cetti's Warbler from the viewing screen. Tack Piece 120 Teal, a Black-tailed Godwit and a 8 Lapwing on the scrape. Holden Tower Linnets, Goldfinches, juvenile Whitethroat in the
5 September 2018
Recent sightings 31st August - 4th September
Otter - Russ Myners British Steel Hide Spotted from the British Steel Hide on the 31st have been 280 Redshank, 46 Greenshank, 10 Dunlin, 22 Little Egrets, 189 Curlew, and 771 Black Tailed Godwits. A Gannet was also
4 September 2018
Pink-footed Arrivals and Hen Harrier again
Late afternoon and the sound of Pink-footed Geese dropping in makes for a good end to the day and doubled the number recent seen on the reserve. Twenty six birds could easily end up as 26,000 by the end of the month A
4 September 2018
Washington warden joins international effort to save swan species
Catching and ringing Bewick’s swans on the Russian tundra is no normal business trip. The birds are truly wild and as such favour the remote. Our reserve warden David Dinsley spent two weeks alongside these iconic birds in August as part of Expedition B
4 September 2018
Today's sightings
Mute swan Whooper swan Greylag Egyptian goose (20+) Shoveler Mallard Wigeon Garganey Teal Cormorant Coot Moorhen Grey heron Little egret Black-tailed godwit Ruff (x15) Greenshank Redshank Avocet Snipe Common sandpiper Starling House martin Swallow Yellow
4 September 2018
Wildlife sightings for 4th September 2018
1 Garganey - wader scrape 1 Wigeon - main lake 8 Little Grebe + 3 chicks - main lake 3 Snipe - wader scrape, grazing marsh 1 Yellow Wagtail - flew over NE 35 House Martin - reservoir lagoon 1 Peregrine - perched on hospital 3 Chiffchaff - sheltered lagoon
4 September 2018
Reserve Update Tuesday 4th September
Duck numbers continue to build with a solitary Tufted Duck and two Wigeon joining the mallards on the Whooper Pond. The Little Grebe also remains on this pond. If insects are your thing then the Joe Pye Weed and Sedum are spectacular for Butterflies a
4 September 2018
Wildlife sightings - 04/09/18
a.m. Tide level: Mid Wader Lake Avocet (1 ad 1 juv) 2 Redshank 31 Common snipe 3 Black-tailed godwit 2 Black-headed gull 13 Pied wagtail 3 Swallow 3 Saline Lagoon Redshank 3 Green Sandpiper 1 Curlew 1 Hawthorn Wood Great spotted woodpecker 2 Nuthatch 1 Bu
4 September 2018
Ducks are trickling in
Rushy Hide Seasonal management work continues today and for the rest of the week. A Spotted Redshank was present early morning but was heard flying toward South Lake later. A Snipe, Redshank and 2 Green Sandpiper were also seen. Tack Piece 100+ Teal, 20
4 September 2018