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Some sightings over the last few days have included a flock of 30 Barnacle Geese on Tuesday which were probably feral birds (not truly wild) but you never know they may have been wild. A Little Egret was seen on Wednesday and a Water Rail has been seen or
12 November 2015
Today's sightings
Peregrine Black-tailed godwit Ruff Little grebe Snipe Great White Egret (on Lady Fen) Stonechat - 2 (seen from Visitor Centre) Flock of fieldfare Marsh harrier - 2 Tufted Duck Pintail Reed bunting Barn owl
12 November 2015
Recent sightings - 12th November
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, before the wind and rain picked up. Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre Mallard +100, Tufted duck 9, Gadwall 2, Black-headed gull 7. Wadermarsh - visible fr
12 November 2015
Wildlife sightings for 12th November 2015
1 Pipit sp. - large Pipit flew NW 0845hrs calling, sounded very like a Richard's Pipit 8 Meadow Pipit - scrape 1 Short-eared Owl - flew across the reserve 1150hrs 800 Wood Pigeon - flew SW 1 Nuthatch - south route 1 Blackcap - south route 4 Mandarin - re
12 November 2015
Today's sightings
Barnacle Geese in flight taken by James Lees The Rushy Bewick's Swan 11 Pochard 80 The Holden Tower Brent Goose 1 White-fronted Goose 38 Barnacle Goose 180 Canada Goose 300 Golden Plover 1000 Ruff 5 Lapwing 700 Dunlin
12 November 2015
Wildlife sightings for 12th November 2015
1 Pipit species - large Pipit flew NW calling, very like Richard's Pipit 8 Meadow Pipit - feeding on seed on the scrape 4 Mandarin - reservoir lagoon 1 Nuthatch - feeders on the south route 7 Redwing - flew W 1 Blackcap - south route 15 Siskin - shelte
12 November 2015
Caerlaverock update, 11th Nov
The wind has dropped for the time being but a lot of water forming temporary flashes lies in the fields, giving a good spread of duck, with over 3000 Teal and about 800 Wigeon plus a few Pintail. Flocks of Golden Plover are making brief appearances, espe
11 November 2015
Today's Sightings
WADER LAKE / AM / HIGH TIDE Lapwing - 5 Pied Wagtail - 1 Black-headed Gull - 1 Grey Heron - 1 Teal - 4 Tufted Duck - 1 SALINE LAGOON / AM Curlew - 25 OTHER BIRDS / AM Tufted Duck (Reservoir) - 18 HAWTHORN WOOD / AM Great Spotted Wood
11 November 2015
Wildlife sightings for 11th November 2015
2 Firecrest -sheltered lagoon hedgerow 4 Goldcrest - sheltered lagoon hedgerow 2 Mandarin - reservoir lagoon 20 Redwing - flew over 1 Skylark - flew over 14 Siskin - reservoir lagoon 9 Redpoll - south route October bird highlights: Bittern, Little
11 November 2015
Around Caerlaverock, Nov 10th
The site feels rather quiet now that BBC Autumnwatch has gone and things are settling back into the usual routines. A good number of duck, principally Teal and Wigeon, are broadcast across the fields, enjoying the many temporary wet flashes resulting from
10 November 2015
Today's sightings
Eurasian teal by William Bermingham A blustery morning with a little drizzle, despite this a butterfly (Peacock or Small Tortoishell) was still on the wing over the Dumbles this morning! Zeiss Hide Spoonbill- sleep
10 November 2015
Today's Sightings
WADER LAKE / AM / LOW TIDE Herring Gull - 4 Black-headed Gull - 23 Teal - 45 SALINE LAGOON/ AM / LOW TIDE Curlew - 1 OTHER BIRDS / AM Kestrel (Wader Lake footpath) - 1 Grey Heron (Window on the Wear) - 1 HAWTHORN WOOD / AM Bullfinc
10 November 2015
Wildlife sightings for 10th November 2015
2 Water Rail - heard calling from the grazing marsh 3 Meadow Pipit - grazing marsh 20 Siskin - flew across main lake towards South route 4 Redpoll - flew over SW October bird highlights: Bittern, Little Egret, Short-eared Owl, Marsh Harrier, Buzzard, Jack
10 November 2015
UK bird populations benefitting from innovative partnerships
New report reveals conservation partnerships with farmers, supermarkets and even the brewing industry has positive impacts on bird populations The State of the UK’s Birds 2015 report (SUKB) showcases a range of inspiring examples of organisations such a
10 November 2015
Recent sightings - 9th November
The following sightings were recorded by Toni Castello, warden. Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre Mallard +150, Tufted duck 27, Coot 1, Shoveler 3, Greylag 4, Gadwall 2. Wadermarsh - visible from Brent Hide Great cormorant 1
9 November 2015