Sightings - Slimbridge
Pink-footed Geese and Bewick's Swans
A small flock of eight Pink-footed Geese have been seen upriver at Newnham on Severn/Arlingham lately, this morning they had found (or were led by other geese) to the Dumbles. This species used to be an annual visitor in their 100s but have become rather
28 October 2019
First two Bewick's Swans return
Visitors kindly reported two Bewick' Swans flying over the grounds this morning, we are always careful with shouting about them until seeing them at rest, Whooper Swans have been seen locally this week including one nearby at Frampton on Severn this morni
27 October 2019
Whitefronts in the rain
Friday 25th October 2019 sightings
25 October 2019
Monday and Tuesday sightings
Roadworks update- We have just been informed by Highways that they are running late on resurfacing in Phase 1 of the works due to weather conditions last week. However access to the Centre will still be possible all day on Wednesday. Access will only be v
22 October 2019
Good October birding
Reminder that we are closed on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October due to roadworks. Apologies.Wintering birds are still arriving or passing through with the North breeze today. Some visible migration was in evidence with a few parties of Chaffinch and Gold
20 October 2019
Water everywhere
Its been a strange week with no visitors around due to the access road being closed for much needed repairs. Also hugely busy trying to get lots of developments completed before the bulk of the winter birds arrive so not a lot of time spent bird watching.
19 October 2019
Open again at the weekend
Although we have been closed this week, there has been plenty of work taking place to get ready for winter
18 October 2019
October WeBS count
A wet and windy Wetland Bird Survey produced a variety of birds
13 October 2019
Super South Lake
Some great birding here this morning.
12 October 2019
Centre reopen for the weekend
The Visitor Centre and reserve will be reopen again this weekend as normal, but please observe any signage as you pass through the roadworks in the village.
11 October 2019
Centre closed today
A reminder that the Visitor Centre and reserve are completely closed today and Friday due to roadworks in the village
10 October 2019
Redwing arriving
A few Redwing are passing overhead this morning, with a couple dropping in to the Decoy Wood
9 October 2019
Last days of the dragons
With the weather gradually cooling down and getting wetter, the increasingly rare patches of sunshine are helping the last of the dragonflies still on the wing
8 October 2019
A dark start
The overnight rain and thick cloud left a very dark start to the morning with a grey and wet outlook for the day ahead. First two Redwing of the season flew over the grounds this morning heading towards the South Lake.
7 October 2019
Sunny Sunday
A break in the weather and a lovely sunny day for birding and keeping an eye out for the Otter - seen again at the Zeiss Hide
6 October 2019