Construction work is ongoing to replace the old footbridge to the reserve. An alternative route is available, but the Heron's Wing and Peter Scott hides will be closed until the work is complete. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Recent Sightings 1st- 5th January
Highlights: Pallid Harrier, Merlin, Great White Egret, Peregrine
We welcomed in the New Year this week with the Annual WWT Llanelli Tick and Twitch, which saw a great turn out despite the rainy conditions!
Saline lagoon and Dafen Scrapes:
This week keen birders have been packing into the British steel hide and Michael Powell hide to catch a glimpse of the Pallid Harrier that has been spotted up and down the estuary and coast line for the last few weeks, with the efforts paying off on Thursday (04/01/2024) with it being sighted over the estuary. On New Year’s Day there was a great display from a Merlin visible from the British steel hide.
On 05/01/2024 large numbers of Wigeon were present on the saline lagoon and a Peregrine could be seen on the outskirts of the saline lagoon area.
Millennium Wetlands:
Over the deep water lake we had a sighting of a Great White Egret during our new years day event, as well as some sightings of Water Rail, Teal, Shoveler, Shelduck, Tufted, Gadwall and Mallard ducks. As well as a steady group of Lapwing and Snipe throughout the week on the stone islands in front of the sir Peter Scott hide.
