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Frozen again

Frozen again

Another cold night leaving most of the shallower water bodies frozen again this morning.  New arrivals included a pair of Whooper Swan, one carrying a red darvic ring.  The bird was caught at WWT Caerlaverock in March 2014, sexed as a male and has been

31 October 2018

Bearded Tits

Bearded Tits

The Bearded Tits are still present with at least 10 seen today in a single flock, but quite how many there are altogether is difficult to be sure as they seem to be being seen in many small groups as well. Any counts please report to the In Focus shop by

30 October 2018

Winter Wellness Weekend is Nov 3-4

Winter Wellness Weekend is Nov 3-4

Try free taster sessions on mindfulness, yoga and more to stay healthy and stress free this winter. Winter can be a difficult time for some: shorter, darker days limit our time outdoors while the financial pressures a

30 October 2018

Today's Highlights

Today's Highlights

Wigeon Teal Whooper Swan Shoveler Mallard Kestrel Tree Sparrow Greylag goose Canada Goose Gadwall Golden plover Marsh harrier Buzzard Snipe Pochard Pintail Curlew Black-tailed godwit

30 October 2018

Recent sightings 27th - 30th October

Recent sightings 27th - 30th October

Spoonbill   British Steel Hide Lots to see from the Steel hide despite the cold, with 523 Black-tailed Godwits, over 250 Knot, as well as Redshank, Greenshank and Ruff. Also seen on the 30th were a Spoonbill and

30 October 2018

First Bewick's swan returns to the UK heralding the arrival of winter

First Bewick's swan returns to the UK heralding the arrival of winter

The first Bewick’s swan of the season has landed at WWT Slimbridge in Gloucestershire, having surfed the weekend’s first blast of winter winds from the Arctic. The bird, known as Indri, is making its third visit to the famous reserve, after arriving

30 October 2018

Reserve Sightings -Tuesday 30th October - Yellowhammer!

Reserve Sightings -Tuesday 30th October - Yellowhammer!

Another cold day on the reserve however all the frosty weather has brought the Yellowhammers back on site! Keep an eye out walking from the Farmhouse towards the Peter Scott Observatory as this is where they like to feed among the other passerines. The av

30 October 2018

Wildlife sightings for 30th October 2018

Wildlife sightings for 30th October 2018

1 Short-Eared Owl - grazing marsh all day (roosting) 1 Peregrine - perched on the hospital 1 Pintail - grazing marsh 2 Snipe - grazing marsh 1 Shelduck - main lake 7 Meadow Pipit - marsh and flying NW 1 Redpoll - over W 12 Redwing - flying over heading SW

30 October 2018

Frozen scrapes

Frozen scrapes

Rushy Hide A few bird less than yesterday as the lower pond was frozen. Pochard, Pintail and Shelducks all mingling with the Tufted Ducks and Mallards. A single Redshank present. Tack Piece The 15 Eurasian White-fronted Geese among the Greylags, 360 Wige

30 October 2018

Wildlife sightings - 30/10/18

Wildlife sightings - 30/10/18

a.m. Tide Level: High Wader Lake Shelduck 1 Kestrel 1 Redwing 2 Snipe 6 Teal 37 Black-headed gull 62 Saline Lagoon Grey heron 2 Shelduck 3 Teal 9 Hawthorn Wood Nuthatch 2 Great spotted woodpecker 1 Greenfinch 1 Robin 3 Willow tit 1 Bullfinch 5 Chaffinch 7

30 October 2018

Increase in snipe sightings

Increase in snipe sightings

Sightings of common snipe are increasing throughout the reserve. Photo: Romney Turner   These wildlife sightings are a record of what one warden/WWT guide has seen on a morning walk of our site.   Thurs 25 O

29 October 2018

Recent Sightings €- 29th October 2018

Recent Sightings €- 29th October 2018

The following count was taken from the reserve and estuary at low tide today.  The winter birds are still showing well on the estuary. There are still impressive numbers of Brent geese on the lough and the flocks of duck and wader are impressive. Estuar

29 October 2018

First Bewick's Swan returns

First Bewick's Swan returns

Indri- this bird favours the Big Pen, look out for it among the flock of resident pre injured/rehab Bewick's Swans. Rushy Hide 31 Pochard and 40 Pintail among the Mallards, Teal and Tufted Ducks. A single Little Grebe and Redshank also on the pond. Tack

29 October 2018

Latest sightings - Monday 29th October

Latest sightings - Monday 29th October

The temperature remains below zero this morning resulting in some of our ponds being partially frozen.  Good numbers of whooper swans on the whooper pond again this morning as well as a new family of mute swans with 4 cygnets.  Wigeon numbers also conti

29 October 2018

Wildlife sightings - 29/10/18

Wildlife sightings - 29/10/18

a.m. Tide Level: Mid Wader Lake Teal 48 Snipe 5 Herring gull 3 Black-headed gull 128 Kestrel 1 Shelduck 1 Saline Lagoon Shelduck 2 Teal 23 Curlew 1 Black-headed gull 4 Snipe 1 Hawthorn Wood Great spotted woodpecker 1 Nuthatch 1 Robin 2 Bullfinch 3 Willow

29 October 2018