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Wildlife sightings for 1st January 2016
1 Bittern - main lake 1605hrs (spotted from the Headley Hide) 2 Peregrine - perched on balcony rail on the Charing Cross Hospital 3 Snipe - marsh, main lake 1 Stonechat - marsh fox fence (north-side of the marsh) 1 Goldeneye - reservoir lagoon 67 Wigeo
1 January 2016
Happy New Year
Two Bewick's Swan coming into land at Slimbridge by James Lees Rushy Greater Scaup 2 immature birds Feruginous hybrid 1 Egyptian Goose 2 (later on Tack Piece) Bewick Swan 89 overnight. Barn Owl 1 07.30 Tack Piece Bewi
1 January 2016
Recent sightings - 1st January
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, at low tide. Main lake – visible from Sensory garden and Visitor centre Mallard +300, Tufted duck 10, Coot 4, Gadwall 5, Black-headed gull 1, Cormorant 1. Wadermarsh - visible
1 January 2016
1st January 2016! - Happy New Year - Latest Sightings
Happy New Year everyone! A dry and bright morning here on the reserve and a bit cooler, only 3 degrees at 9am. Why not start the year by trying to see as many species of bird as you can by taking part in our New Years Day Bird Race?! 10am - 4pm with a pri
1 January 2016
Happy new year, and happy birthday!
A very happy new year to you from all of us at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. In 2016 we’ll celebrate 70 years since Sir Peter Scott founded WWT. Scott wrote in his autobiography: “I have an itch to create, and my life is too short for all the thi
1 January 2016
Bird news
A brief bit of beautiful weather was enjoyed by the few who were out this morning before the next batch of weather came in, hopefully this one doesn't have a name! Between 3-4 Marsh Harriers were around today, the usual Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and Kes
31 December 2015
Recent Sightings
British Steel Hide 29/12/2015 Common Scoter 1 Goldeneye 5 30/12/2015 Pink Footed Goose 1 Weekly Counts Black-Tailed Godwit 89 Curlew 360 Greenshank 7 Spotted Redshank 2 Lapwing 277 Redshank 248 Knot 10 Dunlin 2 Teal 14 Tufted Duck 7 Mallard 3 Gadwall 10
31 December 2015
Todays Highlights
The last day of December and it was glorious! Lots of Balck-tailed godwits infront of the main observatory Highlights include Black-tailed godwits Dunlin Ruff Curlew Redshank Lapwing Golden plover Marsh harrier Kestrel Barn owl - at the 6:30pm swan feed P
31 December 2015
Planning a visit ? Do it now the site is STUNNING
Some amazing bird-watching in the bright sunshine with some high counts. Totals of both Waders and Wildfowl exceed 7000 each. Rushy Greater Scaup 2 immature birds Feruginous hybrid 1 Egyptian Goose 2 (later on Tack Piece) Bewick Swan 95 overnight, highest
31 December 2015
Last day of the year
Well who would have thought winter would be this mild and as we get to the end of 2015 there seems to be no let up in the mild, wet conditions. There has however been a change in duck numbers this week. Shoveler reached 40 yesterday and around 100 Teal ar
31 December 2015
Latest Sightings - 31st December - a bright morning
A bright and sunny start to the day, but a cool breeze is making it feel quite cold which makes a change. Rain is forecast this afternoon. Roads in the area still have a lot of surface water but all are open as far as we know. The tracks here are still we
31 December 2015
Wildlife sightings for 31st December 2015
1 Shelduck - main lake 4 Pintail - main lake 102 Shoveler - marsh, main lake, scrape 1 Goldeneye - reservoir lagoon 2 Peregrine - sitting on the main lake islands eating Pigeon 6 Snipe - marsh and scrape 66 Lapwing - main lake 2 Stonechat - marsh fox fenc
31 December 2015
Watercolour gallery
Mallard Sunset by John Abbott Local watercolour artist, John Abbott, is displaying a selection of his stunning Fenland scenes throughout Jaunary and February in the visitor centre. These make the perfect gift or way t
31 December 2015
Yellowhammer and other birds
Storm 'Frank' was luckily a damp squib in our region so all of the hides and all but a small part of the Waterfowl Gardens are completely open. Yellowhammer is a species which can be found present within the local vicinity of the reserve. One near the Ca
30 December 2015
Today's Highlights
Despite the windy conditions, plenty of birds on the reserve today. We've had two godwit specialists on site today recording ringed individuals in the flock of Icelandic Black-tailed godwits. They managed to record over 40 ring combinations and spotted
30 December 2015