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 7th - 14th January
Highlights - Merlin, Willow Tit, Ruff, Long-tailed Duck and Spotted Redshank
British Steel Hide
A Merlin was seen sat on the wooden posts out on the saltmarsh. Excellent numbers of Lapwing have been around lately, sometimes being joined by a single Ruff. A Spotted Redshank has been seen on the Saline Lagoons occasionally often associating with the Greenshank flock. The 6 Spoonbills are still being seen on the Saline Lagoons more often than not having a snooze. On the Dafen Scrapes the Long-tailed Duck is still present. A Fox has been seen patrolling around the edges of the Dafen scrapes.
Millennium Wetlands
A Willow Tit was seen along the Northern Loop on the 14th and was even captured on a trail camera. A Great Crested Grebe has been seen on Deep Water Lake recently. A good number of Snipe have been roosting on the stony islands in the middle of Deep Water Lake.
