A damp Sparrowhawk

Once again, the wet weather means that wellies are recommended when visiting. Some paths are accessible in shoes, most in boots but to get around the whole site, wellies would be best.

This rather damp Sparrowhawk was a nice surprise in front of the Scottish Water Hide this morning.

Plenty of wildfowl are still using the site, Whooper Swan numbers continue to change with new arrivals almost daily. They are likely coming up from Norfolk as they begin their migration back to Iceland for the spring.

Over 4000 Barnacle Geese are regularly around the site each day, we've had no sign of the Richardson's Cackling Goose for over a week.

Big flocks of Lapwing, Golden Plover, Curlew and Redshank have been making the most of the flooded fields. These conditions are ideal for them.

One of the Otter cubs was playing in the Whooper Pond at the 2pm swan feed yesterday, coming very close to the wheelbarrow during the feed!

If you're looking for something special to do on Mother's Day, why not join us for the unique experience of our Commentated Swan Feed and delicious Afternoon Tea. Booking is essential, call our centre for more details on 01387 770200

Here is the current update on named Whooper Swan sightings:

High Tide: 15:03, 9.8m

Photo Credit: Joe Bilous

Opening times:
10am - 5pm every day except Christmas Day

Around the reserve:

Whooper Swans: 100+

Barnacle Geese: 4000+

Whooper Pond
Otter cub
Whooper Swan
Mute Swan
Canada Goose
Greylag Goose
Mallard
Wigeon
Tufted Duck
Teal
Moorhen

Folly Pond
Teal
Wigeon
Shoveler
Mallard
Tufted Duck
Pintail
Canada Goose
Black-tailed Godwit
Redshank
Snipe
Moorhen

Teal Pond
Mallard
Wigeon
Teal
Gadwall
Moorhen

Avenue Tower
Peregrine Falcon
Redwing
Moorhen
Mallard
Wigeon
Gadwall
Grey Heron
Little Grebe
Little Egret
Shoveler
Mute Swan
Golden Plover
Longhorn Cattle 2

Saltcot Merse Observatory
Mute Swan
Barnacle Geese
Pink-footed Geese
Shelduck
Pintail
Dunlin
Lapwing
Oystercatcher
Curlew
Little Egret
Linnet
Hebridean Sheep 12

Avenues & Feeders
(notable species)

Water Rail
Redwing
Fieldfare
Blackcap
Reed Bunting
Yellowhammer
Sparrowhawk
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Robin
Blackbird
Chaffinch
Long-tailed Tit
Goldfinch
Greenfinch
House Sparrow
Tree Sparrow
Song Thrush
Great-spotted Woodpecker
Goldcrest
Bullfinch
Siskin

Webcam

Unfortunately Storm Ciara knocked out our network so we are unable to show the webcams on the website until it is restored.

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