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Wildlife sightings for 31st January 2016
1 Caspian Gull adult - main lake (from WWF hide) a.m. 2 Bittern - one flew from the resr lagoon into the middle of the reedbed, the other bird was still along the N shore of the resr lagoon 1 Shelduck - flew W 4 Fieldfare - entrance area, sheltered lag
31 January 2016
Wildlife sightings for 30th January 2016
3 Bittern - resr lagoon 2 Stonechat - marsh 5 Redpoll - flew NW January bird highlights: Bittern, Brent Goose, Goldeneye, Jack Snipe, Stonechat, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Marsh Tit, Brambling, Siskin, Redpoll, Linnet. Up to 4 Bittern can be found on
31 January 2016
Bewick's Swan again
Two days in a row for the Bewick's Swan feeding on Top Mere viewed from the Hale Hide on a fairly wild and blustery day. The wind drops tomorrow so it should be a better days viewing all round if slightly more showery. A good selection of hides provide so
30 January 2016
Today's Sightings
Wader Lake Time - AM Tide - Mid/High Shelduck - 30 Curlew - 2 Lapwing - 30 Black Headed Gull - 15 Herring Gull - 3 Eurasian Teal - 30 Saline Lagoon Shelduck - 5 Tufted Duck - 35 Other Birds Goosander - River Wear - 5 Great Spotted Woodpecker - Flying ov
30 January 2016
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All of the hides are open! Walking boots or good shoes are recommended as the footpaths still have a little bit of mud on them. There are a few puddles at the sides of the footpaths, if you would like to bring your wellies and go for a splash! Good
30 January 2016
Latest Sightings - 30th January
A better morning, with no rain at the moment, but it's not far away as usual. Today's high tide is at 16:02 8.3m Around the reserve today: Barnacle Geese: 5000 Whooper Swans: 173 Whooper Pond Whooper Swan 173 Mute Swan 61 Greater Scaup 1♂ Mallard
30 January 2016
Saturdays sightings
Flock of Eurasian Wigeon taking flight by David White The Tack Piece Little Stint 1 Dunlin 400 Ruff 12 Redshank 50 Black-tailed Godwit 180 Lapwing 2800 Golden Plover at least 5000 Common Crane 4 Wigeon 1000 Teal 600
30 January 2016
Today's Highlights
Water levels have dropped well enough to now re-open most of the footpaths. Wellies are needed to get to Lyle, Reedbed and Friends hides. There is mud on the footpath to Nelson-lyle hide so stout boots would be recommended The Welney Wash Road section of
29 January 2016
Bewick's Swan
A new Bewick's Swan was the highlight of the day, the bird was found feeding on the potatoes on Top Mere best viewed from Hale Hide, this is the 3rd Bewick's Swan of the winter. Still lots of Whooper Swans with at least 1300 around at the moment.
29 January 2016
Recent sightings - 29th January
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, near low tide, and under strong, scary wind. Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre Mallard +200, Tufted duck 35, Coot 5, Black-headed gull 30, Gadwall 12, L
29 January 2016
Recent Sightings, British Steel Hide
Curlew 247 Lapwing 265 Redshank 5 Black-Tailed Godwit 7 Dunlin 3 Greenshank 6 Shelduck 140 Pintail 5 Tufted Duck 13 Mallard 35 Wigeon 50 Teal 113 Greylag Goose 13 Barnacle Goose 1 Great Crested Grebe 1 Little Egret 3 Great White Egret 1 Grey Heron 2 Herr
29 January 2016
Wildlife sightings for 29th January 2016
1 Bittern - resr lagoon 6 Pintail - scrape, marsh 79 Lapwing - main lake 8 Snipe - main lake, scrape, marsh 7 Fieldfare - feeding on Rose Hips sheltered lagoon 13 Redwing - sheltered lagoon, entrance area 10 Siskin - wildside, sheltered lagoon 2 Redpo
29 January 2016
Fridays bird news
Flock of roosting Golden Plover Apologies for the lack of wildlife sightings this week, all of our reserve staff have been on a training course. Normal service will resume again from today. The Holden Tower Grey Plove
29 January 2016
Today's Highlights
Water levels have dropped well enough to now re-open most of the footpaths. Wellies are needed to get to Lyle, Reedbed and Friends hides. There is mud on the footpath to Nelson-lyle hide so stout boots would be recommended The Welney Wash Road section of
28 January 2016
Oystercatchers
Barn Owls have again been showing well from Ron Barker Hide today, also nearby at least 1 Tawny Owl was in the Ivy. The pair of Peregrine were active today being seen throughout the day, look for them in Plover field sat either on the ground or on Mole hi
28 January 2016