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Sightings for the week ending 22 December 2024
A running daily list of sightings for the week ending the 22 December.
10 December 2024
Sightings for the week ending 15 December 2024
A running daily list of sightings for the week ending the 15 December.
8 December 2024
Colour-ringed Icelandic Black-tailed Godwit information
Previous sightings informationGodwit sightings Bird #1date and locationCr-rings: OG-WZadultProject started in 1999Tómas G. Gunnarsson, Böðvar Þórisson,Pete Potts, Ruth Croger, Jenny Gill and José Alves. South Iceland Research Centre University of Ic
5 December 2024
The Tack Piece is 'alive'
Following on form Storm Bert where an extreme amount of rain fell from the sky, we have had high water levels across the fields. If possible we save the full flood of the Tack Piece for around the winter solstice but it has flooded earlier this winter per
1 December 2024
Sightings for the 29th of November
A lovely day today for birds today sightings included a Green-winged Teal and a Coal Tit.
29 November 2024
Snow and sleet after the mild, dry spell.
The long run of dry and mild weather ended with our first snow and sleet of the winter, it hasn't settled in the Severn Vale but the white blanket can be seen at elevation on the hills of the Forest of Dean and Cotswolds. A few notable species recorded ov
19 November 2024
17 November 2024 WeBS Count
Other species of note yesterday included a female Merlin, two Marsh Harrier, 2 Lesser Redpoll over the entrance ramp. Brent Goose (Dark-bellied - bernicla)3Canada Goose983Barnacle Goose190Greylag Goose191Pink-footed Goose1Escaped or released with Canada G
18 November 2024
Friday the 15th of November sightings
Lots of Dunlin were visible from Zeiss Hide in the morning, and the Spoonbill spent the day on the South Lake.
15 November 2024
Further highlights for early November 2024
November has seen winter arrivals beginning to arrive and some special seasonal bird species about the reserve. 11 NovemberWhite-rumped Sandpiper on the Dumbles, drake Green-winged Teal on the Dumbles scrape, male Bearded Tit from the Knott Hide (Pillbox
11 November 2024
Bewick's swan arrival and recent sightings
On Sunday the 3rd of November the first 2 Bewick's Swans joined us again after their long migration. Keep up to date as the Bewick's swans arrive through the winter months by checking the Bewick's Blog: Winter 2024/2025. The first pair to arrive have been
4 November 2024
Summer walkway and 28th of October sightings
Summer walkway closure and latest sightings
28 October 2024
(WeBS) Wetland Bird Survey for 20 October 2024
Canada Goose686Barnacle Goose195Greylag Goose535Pink-footed Goose1White-fronted Goose (European - albifrons)5Mute Swan86Egyptian Goose2Shelduck205Mandarin Duck2Shoveler237Gadwall29Wigeon227Mallard664Pintail290Pochard42Tufted Duck242Little Grebe2Great Cres
21 October 2024
South Lake wader scrape islands project
Our latest project involved a contractor and large excavator and dumper as well as our own tractor and mower. from 14-16 October 2024 we were able to create four new islands on the wader scrape and add stone, add extra stone to the duck marsh islands, cle
16 October 2024
Goosander, Yellow-browed Warbler and more
Looking good for next Saturday and Sunday, 'Wild Wader Weekend' see https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/...Sunday 13 OctoberSome typical autumn birds about, the last of the passage migrants and winter visitors appearing. A female Goosander (
13 October 2024
Seasonal work plans and Summer Walkway update
The Summer Walkway is still open each day until further notice, it is likely to close later this month. Dry path access to the Goose House and seawall but the tidal side of the track to the point is very wet and muddy. Waterproof footwear is needed. The
8 October 2024