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Latest sightings
Mini wader fest
The Top New Piece is the best birding spot today, with a host of waders on offer
16 June 2022
Avocets keep trying
Despite a high level of predation the nesting Avocets are persistent, new nests appearing where they haven't nested so far this year.
12 June 2022
Here comes the summer
June can sometimes be seen as the birding doldrums, but the reserve is still filled with life and birdsong.
10 June 2022
Orchids at their best
Spikes and pink and purple are now popping up all over the reserve, and through the grounds - but how many species can you find?
8 June 2022
Osprey
A mid year Osprey passed over the reserve at 12.30-12.35pm, most likely to be wandering young bird with no particular rush to get North or South. It was very successful in creating a commotion on South Lake with Oystercatchers pursuing it for a time.Kingf
6 June 2022
Sunday 5 June
The tail end of Spring passage continues, an increase in Black-tailed Godwit (pictured) numbers to 105 and another great flurry of Arctic bound waders on the Severn today.Kingfisher HideThe Barn Owl pair which took up residence in the nest box have been a
5 June 2022
Friday birding
The extra long Bank Holiday weekend continues today, with the reserve bathed in glorious sunshine
3 June 2022
A busy pair of Cuckoo
A male Cuckoo was busy singing and patrolling the South Finger Reedbed this morning, whilst a female was around the settling pond on the look out for nests and giving her own bubbling call
2 June 2022
Crane family updates
With two chicks now hatched from the nest on the South Lake, we now have eight Crane chicks across the reserve!
1 June 2022
Passage and breeding waders
As we reach the end of May the migration has slowed but certainly isn't over as proven today. The estuary provided the most interest for species that stop off to rest and feed before moving on. The wader scrapes are dominated by Avocets, the breeding wade
30 May 2022
Red Kites are about
Perhaps six or more Red Kites were noted over the site today.
29 May 2022
Arctic bound waders stopping off on the Severn
The mud on the Severn is still providing feeding opportunities for many species of wading birds, modest numbers can be seen on the mudflats throughout the day, they can come and go, a passing raptor or desire to feed over the mud shelf for awhile can mean
24 May 2022
Curlew Sandpiper
Another 'pulse' of waders on the Severn today included a fine breeding plumage Curlew Sandpiper. Middle PointTwo Spoonbill, 2 Little Egret, 2 Avocet, breeding plumage Turnstone, 95 Ringed Plover, 29 Sanderling, Curlew Sandpiper, 63 Dunlin, 3 Whimbrel, Oys
23 May 2022
Painted Lady butterflies arriving in numbers
Double figures of Painted Lady Butterflies on the Wild Safaris today.
22 May 2022
High tide goodies continue
Today's high tide is around 12noon, with a good variety of waders and other species on offer as the waters' rose.
20 May 2022