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.
Latest sightings
Recent Sightings 16th - 20th October
Highlights: Water Rail, Spotted Redshank, Ruff, Spoonbill, Green Sandpiper. Saline Lagoon and Dafen Scrapes: 5 Spoonbills were seen throughout the week on the saline lagoon, 4 Ruffs (20/10 ) were seen alongside them. A Green sandpiper was also present
20 October 2023
Recent Sightings 9th - 13th October
Highlights: Sparrow Hawk, Oyster Catcher, Snipe, KingfisherDafen scrapes and Saline lagoon: Plenty of ducks could be seen enjoying the wet weather on the 13th in the Dafen Scrapes With 57 Gadwalls, 16 Teal, 11 Tufted, 24 Shoveler,2 Pintails,13 Mall
13 October 2023
Recent Sightings 2nd-6th October
Highlights: water rail, spoonbill, Dunlin, Green sandpiper. Thank you to all those who attended our High tea and High Tide watch on Saturday 30th September, with 8.63 meter swell the tide was one of the highest tides of the year. There has been an increa
6 October 2023
Recent Sightings 25th-29th September
Highlights: Grey Phalarope, Otter, Little Stint, Wood Sandpiper, Ruff
29 September 2023
Recent Sightings 18th-22nd September
Top sightings of the week include Grey Phalarope, Great White Egret, Ruff, Cattle Egret, Spotted Redshank and Spoonbill The marsh scrapes: A Grey Phalarope was spotted in the saline lagoon this Thursday (21/09) and Friday (22/09) flitting between other
22 September 2023
Recent Sightings 10th - 15th September
Top sightings from this week include curlew sandpiper, little stint, cattle egret, ruff and a peregrine.
16 September 2023
Recent Sightings 3rd - 8th September
Highlights: Osprey, Cattle Egrets, Ruff, Wood Sandpiper, Spotted Redshank
8 September 2023
Recent Sightings 14th-19th August
Highlights: Clifden Nonpareil Moth (Blue Underwing), Bar-tailed Godwits, Ruff, Spotted Redshank
17 August 2023
Recent Sightings 6th-13th August
Highlights: Avocet, Cattle Egret, Marsh Harrier, Ruff, Yellow-legged Gull
14 August 2023
Recent Sightings 30th July - 5th August
Highlights: Bittern, Spotted Redshank, Great White Egret, Green Sandpiper, Kingfishers fledging
4 August 2023
Recent Sightings 23rd -29th July
Highlights: Gannet, Fulmar, Peregrine Falcon, Elephant Hawkmoth Caterpillar
29 July 2023
Recent Sightings 16th-22nd July
Highlights: Great White Egret, Otter, Ruff, Spotted Redshank, Dunlin, Greenshank
21 July 2023
Recent Sightings 9th-15th July
Highlights: Kingfishers, Ruff, Whimbrel, Little Ringed Plover Chicks
15 July 2023
Recent Sightings 3rd - 8th July
Highlights: White-letter Hairstreak Butterfly, Spotted Flycatcher, Ruff, Curlew, Common Darter Dragonfly
7 July 2023
Recent Sightings 25th June - 2nd July
Highlights: Little Ringed Plover chicks, Marsh Harrier, Juvenile Kingfishers, Southern Hawker, Wheatear
2 July 2023