Latest sightings
Reserve Update Wednesday 31st May
Back to more of the sunny weather today! Blackcap parents are busy feeding chicks along the Avenue. There are now two Swallow nests being utilised at the Teal Pond hide, another above the entrance way to join the one at the left hand side inside. Two
31 May 2017
Monday May 29th
A bit wet today, must be a bank holiday for some... As expected the Ospreys have begun to hatch after their 35 day incubation, with the first of what we hope will become three appearing on camera yesterday. A few Lapwing and Oystercatcher chicks about, th
29 May 2017
Latest Sightings - 27th May
A cooler start to the day, with more of a breeze than yesterday. The Avenues are alive with bird song, and a lot of recently fledged Blackbirds, Robins, Blackcaps and many more! Another big tide this afternoon could be worth a look. The heat haze we had y
27 May 2017
Latest Sightings - 26th May - Avocets again early this morning
Two Avocets were seen early this morning on the Folly Pond, but have since moved elsewhere, we are trying to relocate them. It's set to be a very hot day, with little wind making it perfect for watching insects in the Meadow. Damselflies and Dragonflies a
26 May 2017
Reserve Update Thursday 25th May - Orchids start flowering
With the recent spells of sunny weather interspersed with rain showers ever more wild flowers are coming into colour. The first Orchids have now been spotted in the Meadow and there is one that has popped up alongside the path down to the Peter Scott O
25 May 2017
Sightings 22/05/2017 - Osprey!
A nice mild morning on the reserve and flat calm conditions allowed for a nice view of around 1000 Common Scoter rafting out on the Solway. Possibly a non-breeding flock. Whilst watching these an Osprey flew in off and right past the Saltcot carrying a fi
22 May 2017
Reserve Update Saturday 20th May
The Spotted Flycatcher has been seen down the Avenue for the past three days and was in the Hawthorn bushes once more again this morning. There is also a lot of Long-tailed Tit activity high in the Sycamore trees...maybe some little ones up there so kee
20 May 2017
Reserve Update Thursday 18th May
Lovely start to the morning, with hawthorn blossom wafting on the breeze and the smell of wild garlic down the Avenue. A Spotted Flycatcher was seen briefly in the hawthorn trees on the walk.....juvenile robins and blackbirds are more evident. Sedge W
18 May 2017
Sunday May 14th
Dry and sunny today. Two Avocets currently on The Folly Pond along with a single Common Sandpiper. The Oystercatchers on the Flood Ground have three chicks, all doing well...! Mute Swans are still sitting at two nests and three Barnacle Geese in The Loch
14 May 2017
Latest Sightings - Saturday 13th May - Oystercatcher chicks!
A wet start, but it doesn't seem to bother the birds and we could do with a bit of water to top the ponds up! After a minor scare yesterday when we couldn't see any Oystercatchers on the Flood Ground, happily they are still there feeding at least 2 chicks
13 May 2017
Reserve Update Wednesday 10th May
It is that time of year again when we start the breeding bird survey around the Reserve. Sedge Warblers have been well represented down the Avenues with 16 singing males on the way to Avenue Tower. We have also discovered where all the Whitethroats ha
10 May 2017
Sightings - 09/05/17
It was a good day for birds yesterday, it started with a Little-ringed Plover that dropped onto the folly pond island very briefly in the morning, before disappearing not to be seen again. A Great Skua flew west past Saltcot just after high tide, so it is
9 May 2017
Latest Sightings - Sunday 7th May - nests all around
Whilst exploring our LEGO® Brick animal trail, keep an eye on the new nesting rafts. Oystercatchers and Black-headed Gulls are building nests and sitting on eggs! Jackdaws are also nesting at the moment, and keeping the Longhorn cattle groomed by takin
7 May 2017
Latest Sightings - Saturday 6th May
A bit more cloud around today which is good for bird watching as there is less glare and haze from the sun. Swallows have begun nest building in the Teal Pond Hide, if you stand very still and quiet in the right-hand corner you can watch them flying in th
6 May 2017
Latest Sightings - Friday 5th May
We have a few new additions to the reserve this morning! Our giant LEGO® Brick animals have arrived and can now be seen across the site... Summer migrants are also arriving thick and fast. Sedge Warblers can be heard from all of the hedgerows and Avenu
5 May 2017