Sightings - Slimbridge
High tide counts
The team made a coordinated high tide roost count this morning to get an accurate picture of how many waders are currently with us
28 September 2022
Curlew Sandpiper count
Top New PieceAt least 14 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers were on the flood with a flock of c350 Dunlin, 7 Ringed Plover, at least seven Little Stint, 12 Snipe, a Green Sandpiper, 8 Ruff, 3 Spotted Redshank, 4 Black-tailed Godwit and 300+ Teal were also present
25 September 2022
Thursday 22 September sightings
RushyThe work continues at the back of the Rushy, the excavator is on site and has begun pond/island/landscaping and the work part have been strimming, raking and collecting. This work will continue tomorrow. A Little Grebe has been on the top pond all da
22 September 2022
Today's sightings and seasonal habitat works
Wildfowl and Waders on South Lake/Tack Piece/Top New Piece All sites are hosting flocks of Teal, Pintail, Wigeon, Black-tailed Godwit and Snipe.Three juvenile Curlew Sandpipers have been touring the scrapes today, they have been seen in the Rushy, South L
21 September 2022
Feeling autumnal
There is a definite chill in the air this morning, with a cool breeze and hedgerows filled with berries, it is feeling very autumnal
15 September 2022
A Canteen of Spoonbills
Yes, apparently a 'canteen' is a recognised collective noun for Spoonbill!
14 September 2022
Big tides over weekend
We're seeing a series of big tides at present, with a good selection of waders on the estuary being pushed on to the Top New Piece
12 September 2022
A day of reflection
We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Our thoughts are with her family at this time, and with the entire nation as we remember our monarch after a life of extraordinary service.
9 September 2022
The rides are ready
On Wednesday we cut the rides in the reedbed outside the Zeiss Hide, ready for the winter. On their first full day they were already attracting a certain species...
8 September 2022
Osprey seen again
An Osprey was seen again this morning, in flight low past the Kingfisher Hide
7 September 2022
Bluethroat and Black Terns
The male Bluethroat reappeared at Middle Point this morning and was seen again at approx 2.15pm. An non-breeding plumage adult Black Tern flew downriver with a flock of terns, the mixed flock consisted mainly of Common Terns but at least one adutl Arctic
5 September 2022
Juvenile Little Stint dropped in
A juvenile Little Stint dropped in to the Rushy this morning, and there are a great selection of other waders around the reserve too
2 September 2022
Winter ducks arriving
This week we've seen several Wigeon and the first Pintail of the season arrive, with Teal numbers also increasing
1 September 2022
Busy with waders
The reserve is very busy with waders this weekend, including Knot, four Spotted Redshank and a Wood Sandpiper
29 August 2022
Get to grips with waders
We've a great selection of waders on the reserve and across the estuary at present, with more to come as migration continues
25 August 2022