Latest sightings
Snow and sleet after the mild, dry spell.
The long run of dry and mild weather ended with our first snow and sleet of the winter, it hasn't settled in the Severn Vale but the white blanket can be seen at elevation on the hills of the Forest of Dean and Cotswolds. A few notable species recorded ov
19 November 2024
17 November 2024 WeBS Count
Other species of note yesterday included a female Merlin, two Marsh Harrier, 2 Lesser Redpoll over the entrance ramp. Brent Goose (Dark-bellied - bernicla)3Canada Goose983Barnacle Goose190Greylag Goose191Pink-footed Goose1Escaped or released with Canada G
18 November 2024
Friday the 15th of November sightings
Lots of Dunlin were visible from Zeiss Hide in the morning, and the Spoonbill spent the day on the South Lake.
15 November 2024
Further highlights for early November 2024
November has seen winter arrivals beginning to arrive and some special seasonal bird species about the reserve. 11 NovemberWhite-rumped Sandpiper on the Dumbles, drake Green-winged Teal on the Dumbles scrape, male Bearded Tit from the Knott Hide (Pillbox
11 November 2024
Bewick's swan arrival and recent sightings
On Sunday the 3rd of November the first 2 Bewick's Swans joined us again after their long migration. Keep up to date as the Bewick's swans arrive through the winter months by checking the Bewick's Blog: Winter 2024/2025. The first pair to arrive have been
4 November 2024
Summer walkway and 28th of October sightings
Summer walkway closure and latest sightings
28 October 2024
(WeBS) Wetland Bird Survey for 20 October 2024
Canada Goose686Barnacle Goose195Greylag Goose535Pink-footed Goose1White-fronted Goose (European - albifrons)5Mute Swan86Egyptian Goose2Shelduck205Mandarin Duck2Shoveler237Gadwall29Wigeon227Mallard664Pintail290Pochard42Tufted Duck242Little Grebe2Great Cres
21 October 2024
South Lake wader scrape islands project
Our latest project involved a contractor and large excavator and dumper as well as our own tractor and mower. from 14-16 October 2024 we were able to create four new islands on the wader scrape and add stone, add extra stone to the duck marsh islands, cle
16 October 2024
Goosander, Yellow-browed Warbler and more
Looking good for next Saturday and Sunday, 'Wild Wader Weekend' see https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/...Sunday 13 OctoberSome typical autumn birds about, the last of the passage migrants and winter visitors appearing. A female Goosander (
13 October 2024
Seasonal work plans and Summer Walkway update
The Summer Walkway is still open each day until further notice, it is likely to close later this month. Dry path access to the Goose House and seawall but the tidal side of the track to the point is very wet and muddy. Waterproof footwear is needed. The
8 October 2024
First week of October
Autumn is very much with us but the warmer weather has meant that Common Darters and Migrant Hawker dragonflies remain on the wing in the sheltered spots, this is likely to be why we still have Hobby on site, at least one still feeding around the South Fi
7 October 2024
28 & 29 September 2024
Sunday 29 SeptemberKingfisher HideTwo Hobby and two Jays.South LakeSeven Cattle Egret, 28 Avocet, Greenshank, 4 Snipe, 54 Lapwing, 12 Pochard, 154 Black-tailed Godwit, Shelduck, GC Grebe and 7 Cormorant.Middle PointTwo juvenile Yellow-legged Gulls among 2
29 September 2024
Seasonal habitat management and maintenance tasks
25 September 2024Apologies*Tree work begins near the Peng Observatory, path closure with a diversion in place, follow the signs to access the hide network** The second part of the seasonal habitat work and general maintenance tasks begin on the Rushy, it
25 September 2024
Cattle Egret numbers increasing
South LakeWater levels are up following the rains but the bird numbers and variety has remained the same. Seven Cattle Egrets visit the north causeway to have a rest and preen when they are not following the local cattle herds. Sightings for today include
24 September 2024
All day rain and highlights from 20 to 23 September
A very wet weekend has been topped off with a Monday of relentless precipitation, thankfully our hide network offers us plenty of dry cover and shelter, the weekend of Birdwatching events was very productive with plenty of great birds noted. As I type a f
23 September 2024