Lapwing, Wigeon, Spoonbill, and roosting Cormorants
A week of strong winds and heavy rain have had an unwelcome reception from wildlife and visitors alike, though moments of sunshine have made things more bearable.
Dreary days have deterred many rarer birds, but our usual suspects are sticking around.
Wildlife Sightings at WWT Llanelli from 25th November – 1st December 2024
Highlights: Lapwing, Wigeon, Spoonbill, Cormorant
The Saline Lagoon has been host to very large numbers of Lapwing and Wigeon this week, with over a hundred of each present on Friday! Though frequent visitors to the wetlands, such high numbers, mirroring the Pintail of last week, are a sight to see!
On the topic of high numbers - the Spoonbill are back but have fallen below their record number of seventeen. As of this past week, a steady flock of six have been seen from the British Steel Hide.
As the sun sets earlier and earlier, those watching from the Sir Peter Scott Hide may spot a few Cormorants coming into roost in the trees surrounding Deep Water Lake. Their large black silhouette and white underside are easy to spot even in the fading dusk light. While you’re looking, make sure to watch carefully on the cut channel through the reeds opposite the hide, as camouflaged Snipe will surely be hiding in plain sight.
Finally, the feeders near the Heron's Wing Hide bridge and the Sir Peter Scott Hide have been a huge hit with a number of birds. Great Tits, Long-Tailed Tits, Blue Tits, Jays, Goldcrests, and Robins have been greedily gobbling up the free food. If you happen to be passing by with a camera, the feeders make a great set for a feathered photoshoot!
