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Booming bittern in London
With an unusually mild October it's been difficult to discern when the seasons actually changed, but with the arrival of one of our avian highlights, the bittern, we finally feel like it really is autumn. The first two bitterns arrived at their usual time
2 November 2011
Latest Migration News From Caerlaverock
HELLO AGAIN!! It’s that time again for me to let you guys know what’s happening up here in bonny Scotland! Right then, as I always start with the Whooper Swans I am going to continue in this form. As I said in my last ramble, we have put some grain ou
2 November 2011
Last chance to enter - autumn heat in photography competition draws to a close
Coreopsis - Ian Andrews Mandarin - Richard Harris Sparrowhawk - Les Mccallum Hooded Merganser - Anne Harwood
2 November 2011
On The Reserve
With south-easterly winds blowing for the next day or two it's an excellent time to visit the reserve, not because something may be blown in (though don't rule that out), but because it makes [...]
2 November 2011
Todays Sightings
Folly Pond GREEN WINGED TEAL 1 Teal 943 Wigeon 672 Shoveler 42 Black-tailed Godwit 10 Snipe 11 Pintail 12 Scaup 1 Whooper Swan 110 Whooper Pond Whooper Swan 4 Wigeon 20 [...]
2 November 2011
Alders alive with siskin and redpoll
A flock of siskins and redpolls have been seen feeding in the alders around woodland secrets today. [...]
2 November 2011
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