Latest sightings
Recent Sightings 8th January 2018
A very frosty morning here on the reserve, with the Freshwater Lagoon, Main Lake and Limestone Lake partially frozen. The following sightings were recorded today from the reserve at Castle Espie. Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Ob
8 January 2018
Recent Sightings 1st Jan 2018
A blustery start to the new year but there was plenty to see on and from the reserve at Castle Espie. The following sightings were recorded today from the reserve at Castle Espie. Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Brent
1 January 2018
Recent Sightings 17-18 December 2017
The following sightings were recorded yesterday and today from the reserve at Castle Espie. Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Brent Geese 133, Whooper Swan 2, Little Egret 1, Eider Duck 58, Pintail 12, Gadwall 2, Wigeon
18 December 2017
Recent Sightings 11th of December
Snow at Castle EspieCr. Carys Williams The following sightings were recorded today at low tide from the reserve at Castle Espie. The reserve is very icey this morning, with the wadermarsh and the freshwater lagoon nea
11 December 2017
Recent Sightings 4th of December
Dunlin Cr. MJM The following sightings were recorded today at low tide from the reserve at Castle Espie. Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Curlew 2, Redshank 8, Dunlin ~600, Teal 4
4 December 2017
Recent Sightings 27th November
Dunlin flock, Cr. MJM The following sightings were recorded today at low tide from the reserve at Castle Espie. Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Shelduck 194, Redshank 20, Black-tai
27 November 2017
Recent Sightings 20th November 2017
The following sightings were recorded today from the reserve at Castle Espie. Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Shelduck 110, Brent 141, Wigeon 97, Black-headed gull 3, Curlew 2, Black-tailed godwit 6, Oystercatcher ~300
20 November 2017
Recent Sightings 13th November 2017
Greenshank Cr. WWT The following sightings were recorded today at high tide from the reserve at Castle Espie. Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Shelduck 114, Brent 110, Wigeon 2, Tea
13 November 2017
Recent Sightings 6th of November 2017
Lapwing flock Cr. Georgette Taylor The following sightings were recorded today at low tide from the reserve at Castle Espie. Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Brent Geese ~200, Sheld
6 November 2017
Recent Sightings 30th October
Flock of Wigeon Cr. M J McGill The following sightings were recorded today at high tide from the reserve at Castle Espie. A cold start to half term, hopefully will warm up as the day goes on! Estuary – visible from
30 October 2017
Recent Sightings 23rd October 2017
The following sightings were recorded today at low tide from the reserve at Castle Espie. A clear mild day revealed a large number of Brent geese on the Lough. Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Shelduck 54, Wigeon 60,
23 October 2017
Recent Sightings 16th October 2017
Severe weather warnings - unfortunately we have had to close the reserve for safety reasons. However, the following sightings were recorded today at Castle Espie: Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Brent Geese ~100
16 October 2017
Recent Sightings 9th October 2017
The following sightings were recorded today at Castle Espie: Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Brent Geese ~2500, Little Egret 3, Curlew 4, Oystercatcher 5, Greater Black-backed gull 1, Black-headed gull 20, Eider
9 October 2017
Recent Sightings 2nd October 2017
The following sightings were recorded today at high tide from the reserve at Castle Espie. Very high winds today which may account for low numbers on the reserve. Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Brent Geese ~2500, Li
2 October 2017
Recent Sightings 25th September 2017
The following sightings were recorded today at low tide from the reserve at Castle Espie. A clear day once the mist lifted, revealed a large number of Brent geese on the Lough. Autumn is definitely coming but there are still some signs summer is hold
25 September 2017