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Latest sightings
The week that was
A look back a the week's sightings ahead of our hides reopening tomorrow
3 July 2020
Med Gulls and hide access update
Important update...All of our hides will be closed from Tuesday 30 June up to and including Friday 3 July.This is under instruction from the local authority, based upon their interpretation of current government guidance. Until then the South Lake Discove
29 June 2020
Breezy
We've had 30mph winds consistently blowing up the Severn today, many of the birds have been sheltering behind islands, vegetation or choosing sheltered spots to feed. Most of the waders that arrived late last week remain on the scrapes.Middle PointUp to 6
28 June 2020
Change of plan
Unfortunately we arrived to news this morning that we have been asked to close some of our hides.
26 June 2020
Hare today, still tomorrow?
An unexpected treat this morning in the roadside fields - our first Brown Hare for 4-5 years! Martin picked it out whilst out on the tractor this morning.
24 June 2020
More green sandpipers
Estuary TowerGreat views but quiet on the bird front, the usual skylarks a few barnacle Geese on the edge of the estuary included the bar headed hybrid. Cuckoo calling to the south. A Little Ringed Plover close to the tower on the Tack Piece.Tack PieceA L
20 June 2020
Today's sightings
A much drier day than yesterday, but still with bands of rain moving through.
19 June 2020
It's a wet one
The forecast is for rain all day today, but there is still some great birding to be done.
18 June 2020
Sunny spells
A mix of sunny spells today with the clouds of a thunderstorm looming as the day came to an end.
17 June 2020
Reopening roundup
The reserve reopened to visitors on Wednesday 10th June with a nice selection of birds on offer.
12 June 2020
Latest wildlife news and Spring Migration roundup to 28 May
Breeding wader summary (so far)A pair of Curlew made three nesting attempts this year, two of which were flooded by high tides and the third was sadly predated. At least 10 pairs of Redshank have nested or held territory, at least three broods by 27th.It'
28 May 2020
3 May-9 May Summary
The site remains closed to the public but some staff are working on maintaining the living collection, enabling farming to proceed and some essential habitat management work. High Tides Big tides towards the end of the week flooded some Lapwing nests on
9 May 2020
25 April-2 May 2020 Summary
WWT Slimbridge Reserve News for 24-30th April 2020Ducks The two injured female Wigeon (Rushy and LGP) + the tardy bunch of 7 on Tack Piece reduced to 3 females on 27th and all had departed by 28th (we had to go out to put up the fence). A pair was seen
30 April 2020
W/E 17th April summary
A cracking spring week with temperatures up to 24 c but cold nights with a touch of frost.
17 April 2020
We are back (a bit)
Slimbridge Wild update.Sorry for the long delay in updating Slimbridge wild but as you can imagine we have been adjusting to the restrictions brought on by the COVID19 pandemic. The centre is of course closed and the majority of Slimbridge staff have bee
4 April 2020