Latest sightings
Sightings and news to week ending 8 November 2026
Greater Flamingo on the River Severn A second calendar year greater flamingo has been sighted on the River Severn close to WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre. Identified by her green ring ‘LHH’, the young female flamingo belongs to Birdland Park and Garde
2 November 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 1 November 2026
Optics Days 1 November and 6 December 2026 Birding for Beginners 25 November Guided Birdwatch Walk 26 November Closing times changed on Sunday 25 October, details here https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland... Seasonal habitat work, essential
28 October 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 25 October 2026
Image- drake Shoveler from Discovery Hide- MJM *Due to adverse weather conditions the South Finger and Ziess Hide are shut today* Upcoming Events Guided Birdwatch Walk 28 October Optics Days 1 November and 6 December 2026 Birding for Begin
18 October 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 18 October 2026
Image- Black-tailed Godwit, Rushy Lower Pond, MJM Upcoming Events Guided Birdwatch Walk 28 October Optics Days 1 November and 6 December 2026 Birding for Beginners 25 November Guided Birdwatch Walk 26 November Summer Walkway closing f
11 October 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 11 October 2026
Image- Cattle Egrets- MJM Upcoming Events Guided Birdwatch Walk 28 October Optics Days 1 November and 6 December 2026 Birding for Beginners 25 November Guided Birdwatch Walk 26 November Seasonal habitat work, essential maintenance and
4 October 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 4 October 2026
Image- Stonechat, Middle Point- MJM Upcoming Events Seasonal habitat work, essential maintenance and farming *Please note that you may encounter farming activity, seasonal habitat management, infrastructure maintenance or survey work around t
27 September 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 27 September 2026
Image- Whinchat, Ox Piece Wild headland- MJM Upcoming Events Birding for Beginners 28 September 2026 Guided Birdwatch Walk 29 September 2026 Seasonal habitat work, essential maintenance and farming *Please note that you may encounter farming acti
20 September 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 20 September 2026
Image- Northern Wheatear, Dumbles (MJM). Upcoming Events 4x4 Photo Safari - Wednesday 16 September Greater Flamingo on the River Severn A second calendar year greater flamingo has been sighted on the River Severn close to WWT Slimbridge Wetl
13 September 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 13 September 2026
Image- Autumn (Migrant) Hawker, MJM. Upcoming Events 4x4 Photo Safari - Wednesday 16 September Greater Flamingo on the River Severn A second calendar year greater flamingo has been sighted on the River Severn close to WWT Slimbridge Wetland
6 September 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 6 September 2026
Image- juvenile Ruff, Rushy Hide, MJM. Upcoming Events 4x4 Photo Safari - Wednesday 16 September Greater Flamingo on the River Severn A second calendar year greater flamingo has been sighted on the River Severn close to WWT Slimbridge Wetlan
30 August 2026
Sightings and news for week ending 30 August 2026
Image- Cattle Egret from Discovery Hide Upcoming Events Dragonfly Festival - 18 July - 3 Sept 4x4 Photo Safari - Wednesday 16 September Greater Flamingo on the River Severn A second calendar year greater flamingo has been sighted on the River Sev
24 August 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 23 August 2026
Image- Blue Tit Upcoming Events Dragonfly Festival - 18 July - 3 Sept 4x4 Photo Safari - Wednesday 16 September Greater Flamingo on the River Severn A second calendar year greater flamingo has been sighted on the River Severn close to WWT Slimbri
16 August 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 16 August 2026
Image- Buzzard Upcoming Events Dragonfly Festival - 18 July - 3 Sept 4x4 Photo Safari - Wednesday 16 September Greater Flamingo on the River Severn A second calendar year greater flamingo has been sighted on the River Severn close to WWT Slimbrid
10 August 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 9 August 2026
Image - Green Sandpiper, Robbie Garnett Hide (MJM) Upcoming Events Dragonfly Festival - 18 July - 3 Sept Severn Bore Safaris - Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August 4x4 Photo Safari - Wednesday 16 September Greater Flamingo on the River Severn A juve
2 August 2026
Sightings and news to week ending 2 August 2026
Image - Tufted Duckling Upcoming Events Dragonfly Festival - 18 July - 3 Sept Guided Birdwatch Walk - Tuesday 4 August Birding for Beginners - Wednesday 5 August Severn Bore Safaris - Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August 4x4 Photo Safari - Wednesday 1
23 July 2026