Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings 18/10/2026
Large flocks of Goldfinch flying through the site’s hedgerows, several Little Egret on the lake, river and lagoon. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Little Egret 4
18 October 2026
Wildlife Sightings 17/10/2026
A Water rail showing opening on the Lagoon islands, alongside little egret, common snipe and a Kingfisher zipping around somewhere in the background. Lots of great passerine action around the site, with numerous Tree creepers and Goldcrests seen and the C
17 October 2026
Wildlife Sightings 16/10/2026
Continued great Kingfisher sightings and Cetti’s Warbler still being heard in the Filter Reedbed- stop off at Hollowood viewpoint to listen out for it in the reedbed during your visit. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water
16 October 2026
Wildlife Sightings 13/10/2026
A Great White Egret walked right past Saline Lagoon Hide!!!!! A metre from the window, it was EPIC. The Kingfisher was zipping around Wader Lake, Goldcrests are inundating the hedgerows across the site (seen at least 5 across the site but there’s defini
13 October 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 12/10/26
A Cetti’s Warbler was heard from the top of Wader Lake calling loudly and could be heard from the hides, whilst a Jack Snipe hung around the far bank of the lake. Juvenile Cormorant’s were perching opposite Saline Lagoon hide, drying their wings befor
12 October 2026
Wildlife Sightings 11/10/2026
Kingfishers were seen flying around the gully opposite the river viewpoint and again at Window on The Wear, while a Cetti’s Warbler could be heard down Wader Lake footpath. Some Curlew could be seen on both the lake and the river and a lone Jack Sn
11 October 2026
Wildlife Sightings 10/10/2026
Great White Egret, Little Egret and Kingfisher on the lagoon this morning am Wader Lake Species Water Level Low Total Teal 30 Wigeon 2
10 October 2026
Wildlife Sightings 06/10/2026
Several Cormorant drying themselves on a very prominent perch, a large dead tree that has gotten stuck in the river directly opposite the Saline Lagoon. Goldfinch flocks flying around the reserve, at Wader Lake footpath and Saline Lagoon. Goldcrest at the
6 October 2026
Wildlife Sightings 05/10/2026
Wader Lake was quiet this morning, with the most birds being seen on the footpath along the hides including flocks of Finches and Tits. Both young and adult Cormorants can be seen practicing independence at this time of year – with numbers moving inland
6 October 2026
Wildlife Sightings 03/10/2026
Water rail squealing away in Round Table Ponds and great counts of birds on Wader Lake with the high tides. A Cetti’s warbler as also heard in the Filter Reedbed! am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
3 October 2026
Wildlife Sightings 02/10/2026
Mix Finch flock along Wader Lake path, (Greenfinch, Chaffinch and Goldfinch) 5 Buzzards over forgotten meadow, 2 Swallows over Wader Lake, 1 Great Crested Grebe on the River by Lagoon hide am Wader Lake Species (Work being carrie
2 October 2026
Wildlife Sightings 27/09/2026
Wader Lake was fairly quiet this morning, with a lone Common Snipe seen probing the mud in front of Diageo Hide. Along the lake footpath, an abundance of songbirds were seen and heard. Finches, Warblers, Blackbirds, Wrens, Robins and flocks of Tits begin
27 September 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 26/09/26
Keep a lookout for the Ladybirds as they are starting to look for places to hibernate, it’s a great chance to try to see some of the species we have on site and hopefully spot a few of the British species among the invasive Harlequin Ladybirds too.
26 September 2026
Wildlife Sightings 25/09/26
Brown Hare Leverets (Juveniles) are speeding around the east side of the site building their confidence up and can be seen more regularly at this time. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
25 September 2026
Wildlife Sightings 22/09/2026
A quiet day on Wader Lake as the tide was low on the River, but lots of nice bird calls captured including Kingfisher using Teal Ponds and Water Rail using Round Table Ponds. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level
22 September 2026