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 8th - 14th October
Highlights: Snipe, Cattle Egret, Barn Owl, Curlew Sandpiper, Grey Plover, Great White Egret
A joyous sight on Friday morning was 2 Snipe on the stone islands in front of the Peter Scott hide. This area seems quite a popular place for some of our rarer birds, with a Cattle Egret being spotted late last Friday afternoon.
This week also saw a WEBS (Wetlands Bird Survey) count on Tuesday morning, which included 796 Black-tailed Godwit, 262 Curlew, 207 Knot, 56 Dunlin, 45 Greenshank, 7 Wigeon, 6 Spoonbill, 3 Grey Plover, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, and a Great White Egret.
A selection of other wildlife highlights this week include a Barn Owl over Dafen Scrapes, a Clouded Yellow Butterfly and a Water Shrew in the Millennium Wetlands, a Kingfisher on the Marsh Scrapes and a Great Spotted Woodpecker seen over the Grounds.
