Latest sightings
Garganey, Teal and Shoveler feeding together on the main lake
All 3 Garganey now moved to the main lake, with Teal and Shoveler numbers slowly increasing as post breeding birds return.
5 August 2019
3 Garganey on the wader scrape
3 Garganey showing very well on the wader scrape from the Peacock Tower.
4 August 2019
Garganey and Garden Warbler on the reserve
Mediterranean Gull calling over the reserve this morning
3 August 2019
Black-tailed Godwit among the Lapwing on the wader scrape
A Black-tailed Godwit is still busy feeding among the post-breeding flock of Lapwing on the wader scrape with Snipe and Teal also nearby.
2 August 2019
Black-tailed Godwit feeding on the wader scrape
Wader scrape remains good for Snipe and other passage waders. The post-breeding flock of Lapwing are feeding on there too
1 August 2019
Little Ringed Plover wader scrape
Swifts and House Martins feeding over the lakes on their way south
31 July 2019
Common Sandpipers wading in the rain
Good views of Snipe out on the scrape this morning
30 July 2019
Lesser Whitethroat sheltered lagoon
Migrant Warblers feeding in shrubs on the sheltered lagoon, with some waders on the nearby wader scrape
29 July 2019
Passage waders moving through
A good selection of waders on the reserve this morning including Dunlin, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper.
28 July 2019
Common & Green Sandpipers feeding on the reserve
A wet Wheatear and 4 Snipe also on the reserve today.
27 July 2019
Migrant warblers on the move
Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps moving through the sheltered lagoon this morning, feeding among the willow scrub. Plenty of Dragonflies on the wing, including the scarce Lesser Emperor spotted over the last two days on the main lake.
26 July 2019
Passage of Common Terns and Swallows
Common Terns and Swallows moving south over the reserve a.m.
25 July 2019
Redshank on the wader scrape a.m.
As well as Redshank there are good numbers of Tufted Duck juveniles on the scrape
22 July 2019
Green Sandpiper on the wader scrape
Wader scrape is good this morning for Green Sandpiper, Snipe and duck broods.
21 July 2019
Adult and juvenile Peregrine over the reserve
An adult and begging juvenile Peregrine flew over the reserve this morning heading towards Charing Cross Hospital.
20 July 2019