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Recent Wildlife Sightings 30th March - 5th April
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While the centre was teeming with human activity over the Easter weekend, the reserve was a little quieter in terms of wildlife, with many birds favouring the Western side of our site this week. The peaceful atmosphere might have encouraged other winged c
Wildlife Sightings for 31st December 2023
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3 Pintail - reservoir lagoon1 Goldeneye - main lake1 Shelduck - main lake1 Water Rail - sheltered lagoon1 Stonechat - marsh66 Lapwing - main lakeClouds whizzing overhead on the last day of the year. Golden sunshine breaking through in drips. Good numbers
White Wagtail
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ABFirst White Wagtail of the year feeding around the edge of the Mere early morning only. Two Little Ringed Plover on the Mere, both male if the aggressive behaviour between them is anything to go by. An influx of Blackcap and Willow Warbler today with a
Wildlife Sightings for 28th November 2022
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Birds:1 Bittern - main lake (Dulverton hide)5 Snipe - marsh, wader scrape1 Dartford warbler - wader scrape1 Sparrowhawk - flying over main lake1 Stonechat - wader scrape1 Goldeneye - main lake1 Water Pipit - marsh100+ Teal - wader scrape1 Water Rail - mai
Recent Sightings - 15th March 2021
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The following sightings were taken on Monday from the reserve at Castle Espie at low tide. This week has seen an increase in Black-headed gulls on site, as they build on their breeding grounds. Within the flock there is an occasional Mediterranean gull
Wildlife sightings for w/c 14th September 2020
News News And Stories News Wildlife Sightings For Wc 14th September 2020
1 Whinchat - grazing marsh (20th)2 Common Sandpiper - main lake (17th)1 Green Sandpiper - grazing marsh (16th)19 Common Snipe - grazing marsh (16th)1 Redshank - main lake (16th)1 Little Egret - flew over low West (20th)1 Hobby - over reservoir lagoon (20t
Dedicated text relay line available at WWT Martin Mere
News News And Stories News Dedicated Text Relay Line Available At Wwt Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is implementing new changes to make our site more accessible for all. Recently, we provided basic British sign language training to our staff and volunteers and introduced an available-to-hire sensory bag with fidget toys, b
Wildlife sightings for 20th December 2020
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2 Russian White-fronted Geese - roosted on marsh last night, flying off towards river (SE direction) a.m.1 Caspian Gull adult - main lake (photo © A.Self)2 Shelduck - main lake10 Snipe - marsh71 Lapwing - main lake, marsh1 Bittern - main lake SE corner71
Wildlife Sightings for 2nd May 2023
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1 Common Sandpiper - marsh2 Little Ringed Plover - wader scrape2 Oystercatcher - main lake2 Garganey - marsh1 Wheater - wader scrape3 Yellow Wagtail - over main lake, wader scrape1 Whinchat - marsh15 Swift - over5 Swallow - over main lake5 Sedge Warbler -
Latest Sightings
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It has been a busy few days with a lot of comings and goings on site. The red breasted goose is still present and can be seen from the hides on the mere. The mere has also been a good place to see waders with black-tailed godwit, ruff and redshank reporte
Wildlife sightings for 21st April 2021
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1 Yellow Wagtail - marsh2 Bar-tailed Godwit - main lake1 Black-tailed Godwit - main lake1 Greenshank - marsh2 Oystercatcher - scrape5 Snipe - marsh, scrape4 Redshank - marsh, scrape20+ Reed Warbler - site count5 Sedge Warbler - reedbed, main lake, marsh2
Wildlife Sightings for 1st May 2023
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2 Garganey - marsh2 Little Ringed Plover - wader scrape1 Common Sandpiper - wader scrape5 Reed Bunting - reedbeds1 Whitethroat - south route1 Willow Warbler - sheltered lagoon5 Sedge Warbler - south route, sheltered lagoon30+ Reed Warbler - across site25+
Swans found in UK wetlands
Discover Wetlands Wetland Wildlife Meet The Family Swans Found In Uk Wetlands
Swans found in UK wetlands Swans are perhaps our most widely-recognised waterbird; no surprise with their large size and pure-white plumage. Three different species are native to the UK; find out more about the swans that call our wetlands home.
Bewick's swans update
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Despite the centre being closed, find out which Bewick's swans have been spotted on site this winter at Slimbridge. The beginning of December brought about the first ‘swanfall’ after a steady start to Bewick's season. Overnight on 30th November,
A Bewick's Blog: Winter 22/23
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As the Bewick's swans arrive at Slimbridge for the winter of 2022/23, we'll be keep you updated on the individuals on site. The first Bewick's to arrive the winter of 22/23 were ‘Fortune Two’ and ‘Combo’on 10 November - on our 76 Birthday! Fortune