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Latest sightings
Changeover period
Last of the summer birds leaving on the cold NW winds and a few more wintering birds trickling in.
27 September 2020
Life and death on the duck marsh
One of our regular visitors took an amazing series of photographs from the Hogarth Hide
25 September 2020
South Finger makeover
The South Finger Walkway and associated hides have been getting a makeover today thanks to our hardworking volunteers
24 September 2020
September WeBS count and sightings
Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS).
20 September 2020
High Tide but no sign of Yellow Legs
High Tide but no sign of Yellow Legs
19 September 2020
Lesser Yellowlegs still here
Our North American visitor was still present this morning, showing well on the South Lake first thing.
18 September 2020
Lesser Yellowlegs on South Lake
A nice surprise this morning with a Lesser Yellowlegs found on the South Lake
17 September 2020
Little Stints on the South Lake
Two Little Stints dropped in on South Lake for a brief visit, flew off toward Top New Piece
16 September 2020
Influx of Curlew Sandpipers and a correction to tide times
At least 10 Curlew Sandpiper
15 September 2020
Big Tides on the way
Look out for the high tides 17-22nd September
14 September 2020
Last brood of Avocet departed?
No sign of the final family
13 September 2020
Sightings 11th and 12th September
Summary of sightings
12 September 2020
Cattle Egret calls in to the Duck Decoy
Cattle Egret seen again
10 September 2020
Otter encounter
Otter spotted
8 September 2020
Today's highlights
Estuary TowerYellow Wagtail over toward grounds. The DumblesFlock of Barnacle Geese with Snow x Bar-headed hybrid.Top New PiecePintail, 150 Teal with Gadwall and Shoveler plus 2 juvenile Ruff on the flood.Middle PointTen Avocet on tidal pool to South with
7 September 2020