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Sightings for Monday 18 September plus seasonal work on the Rushy

Sightings for Monday 18 September plus seasonal work on the Rushy

The low pressure led to slightly higher tides, some of the small waders came into the Top New Piece. Water levels rose sharply overnight following the heavy rains so some waders had changed their feeding sites, the wildfowl certainly enjoyed the feeding b

18 September 2023

Weekend of 16-17 September sightings

Weekend of 16-17 September sightings

A real change in the weather came into effect today, heavy rain and easterly winds with temperatures more akin to the average for this time of year. Highlights included the following.Sunday 17 SeptemberSouth LakeThree Cattle Egret early morning, they were

17 September 2023

A Canteen of Spoonbills

A Canteen of Spoonbills

We currently have at least eight Spoonbill on the reserve - the collective noun being a canteen

15 September 2023

Seasonal work in front of hides continues

Seasonal work in front of hides continues

The annual work cycle to benefit our birds and wildlife and of course watchers continues through the autumn, we will generally be working in one area (except in mid to late October when hedge cutting days will cover the whole reserve). We have 14 hides an

11 September 2023

Ortolan and Temminck's Stint

Ortolan and Temminck's Stint

Ortolan Bunting, a reserve first

3 September 2023

Severn Bore bringing big tides

Severn Bore bringing big tides

This weekend (including today) sees big tides come to the estuary, some of which could completely flood over the Dumbles

1 September 2023

Yellowhammers and Osprey

Yellowhammers and Osprey

Two Yellowhammers opposite the Kingfisher Hide were a lemony treat this morning, it was formerly a winter visitor but is now a scarce passage migrant so any sightings are notable, we wait in hope of them finding the winter passerine survival crops that we

29 August 2023

August Bank holiday weekend highlights

August Bank holiday weekend highlights

Monday 28 AugustRushy Hide/Peng ObservatoryTwo Garganey resting on the shore of top pond island as well as (later in the morning) 4 Spotted Redshank, 6 Snipe, 2 Ruff, 70+ Black-tailed Godwits and 6 Redshanks.Top New PieceLittle Grebe, 2 Grey Heron, 192 Te

28 August 2023

Making hay whilst the sun shines

Making hay whilst the sun shines

The farmers all around have been busy making the most of the dry weather, cutting fields and bailing hay as fast as they can

25 August 2023

Look out for juveniles

Look out for juveniles

It's that time of the year when juvenile birds are appearing across the reserve and estuary

24 August 2023

Four Spoonbills on estuary

Four Spoonbills on estuary

Four Spoonbill were on the estuary this morning, two showing very well from Middle Point

23 August 2023

Common Scoter on the Severn

Common Scoter on the Severn

A first summer male Common Scoter was on the Severn late morning.Middle PointThree Spoonbills, four Sanderling, 2 Little Stint, 353 Ringed Plover, 27 Dunlin, adult Turnstone, 3 Knot and Whimbrel among the Curlew. The Grey Partridge was seen again. Knott

22 August 2023

Four Marsh Harriers

Four Marsh Harriers

At least four Marsh Harriers are on site today, possibly five individuals. The fields to the North of the centre seem to be the favoured spot but they range about the reserve and can be encountered anywhere about the site. We had fairly close views of fou

21 August 2023

WeBS Count highlights

WeBS Count highlights

The August Wetland Birds Survey (WeBS) Count.

20 August 2023

Spoonbills everywhere!

Spoonbills everywhere!

Lots of great birds finding shelter or food in our carefully managed habitats

17 August 2023