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Wildlife sightings for 2nd November 2011
1 Bittern - flew from N side reservoir lagoon to middle channel, letting out a BOOM after landing. This is the second ever record of a booming Bittern here at the London Wetland Centre. We think the m [...]
2 November 2011
Today's sightings-PEREGRINE'S
Peregrine Photographs The Peregrine Falcon has become an iconic bird of Slimbridge of the recent years. We tend to see at least two Peregrine’s every day of the year. They spend most of thei [...]
2 November 2011
Eric! Down developments and filter feeding...
This gorgeous snap shot shows just how much the chicks are maturing in advance of the winter. Their post hatch down is now being pushed out by the emerging secondary down. This soft grey layer is sumptuously soft, ever so unctuous, and I just love sinkin
1 November 2011
A flakey association
So after several days of watching Dario and Bridges, we have come to the conclusion that they are not a pair but just flying pals. There have been no signs of courtship dances or contact calls, they frequently stray from each other and as Steve Heaven, ou
1 November 2011
International boost for UK wetlands trust
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust is today (1 November 2011) forging closer ties with more than 150 governments that have committed to safeguarding wetlands through an international treaty. WWT Chief Executive Martin Spray will sign a Memorandum of Cooper
1 November 2011
Historic agreement for UK wetlands trust
Waders on the Severn Estuary at Slimbridge, one of six WWT Ramsar sites History has been made today with the confirmation of a major new agreement between WWT and the Ramsar wetlands convention. WWT Chief Executive Ma
1 November 2011
November Podcast
London Wetland Centre November podcast team. From left: Sam Rowley, Jamie Wyver, Luke Massey, Stephen Le Quesne, Adam Canning, Nathalie Mahieu In our podcasts this year we've been following the story of our local peregrine pair. In this edition, find
1 November 2011
Last rhino dies but hope for other species
Vietnam has lost its last Javan rhino, killed by poachers for its horn, reports say. The death, likened to losing part of the country’s natural heritage, leaves fewer than 50 of the animals left in the wild. Development and population pressures are amon
1 November 2011
Ring-necked parakeets spotted
Two ring-necked parakeets have just been observed flying south down the River Wear. [...]
1 November 2011
Wildlife sightings
Wader Lake AM: Lapwing 14 Black-headed gull 26 Redshank 9 Teal 56 Grey heron 2 Wigeon 2 Shoveler 1 Moorhen 7 Mallard 72 Hawthorn Wood feeding station [...]
1 November 2011
Med Gull
An adult winter plumage Mediterranean Gull was present on the Mere this morning with Black-headed Gulls. A big count of Ruff with 73 birds, in fact its the highest for a couple of years. Green San [...]
1 November 2011
Scandinavian Chiffchaff
Avenue SCANDINAVIAN CHIFFCHAFF Willow Warbler - must be the latest ever for Dumfries & Galloway Common Chiffchaff Goldcrest 2 Treecreeper 1 Bullfinch 1 Blackcap 1 Whooper Pond [...]
1 November 2011
Siskins and kite
Looking to the sky this morning produced a Red Kite and several Siskin. [...]
1 November 2011
Wildlife sightings for 1st November 2011
44 Wigeon - main lake, reservoir lagoon 2 Snipe - main lake, wader scrape 80 Black-headed Gull - main lake, reservoir lagoon 2 Skylark - flew S Additional sightings from yes [...]
1 November 2011
Take your pick from our autumn feast of bird watching
The mild conditions of the last week have certainly been very busy in terms of the bird groups arriving on site. Some brilliant autumn birds are passing through, with flocks of Fieldfares and Redwings a constant sight and sound around the reserve. Birds o
31 October 2011