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Steart Marshes study to analyse impact on economy and recreation
The ability of new wetland habitat to support wildlife and commercial fisheries is the focus of a new research partnership between Bridgwater College, Oxford Brookes University and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. It is hoped the findings will enhance c
19 February 2014
Steart Marshes study to analyse impact on economy and recreation
The ability of new wetland habitat to support wildlife and commercial fisheries is the focus of a new research partnership between Bridgwater College, Oxford Brookes University and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. It is hoped the findings will enhance c
19 February 2014
Recent Sightings - 16/2/14
19th February RECENT SIGHTINGS ‘Endangered’ - half term week Main Lake Spoonbill - Mike Caiden • 1 Cormorant • 3 Litle Egrets • 1 Little Grebe • 100 Black headed gulls Wader marsh • 1 Spoonbill • 1 Lit
19 February 2014
Wildlife sightings for 19th February 2014
1 Bittern - south shore of the Main Lake (near WWF hide) 5 Redpoll - south route 1 Jack Snipe - marsh (to the left of the main weir channel) 8 Fieldfare - flew W p.m. 11 Redwing - sheltered lagoon p.m. February bird highlights: Bittern, Jack Snipe
19 February 2014
Want to see some happy flamingos?
Hello all. Just a short one as I wasn't expecting to be writing another update anytime soon but today's amazing weather (actual sunshine!) and distinct lack of continual rain has made the flamingos feel right in the mood for fun and frolics. Now, I am not
18 February 2014
Hen Harrier again
The adult male Hen Harrier put in an appearance mid afternoon. More raptors today with 6 Common Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk. At least 600 Pink-footed Geese present during the day. It's not too late to turn up a rarer goose or two among
18 February 2014
Birds of prey pairing up & a dormouse discovered
Paul Steven’s weekly Wildlife Sightings column appears in the Chichester Observer, the Littlehampton Gazette, the Bognor Regis Observer, the Shoreham Herald and the Worthing Herald. Feb 17: The lone oystercatcher that arrived at WWT Arundel Wetland Cent
18 February 2014
Today's sightings
Holden Tower Guillemot floating up and then down on the tide. Wigeon 700 estuary Pintail 70 estuary Tundra Bean Goose 1 (some internet observers think it a hybrid) European White-fronted Goose 219 Dark bellied Brent 1 Barnacle Goose 148 Golden Plover 1100
18 February 2014
Discover Birds in a weekend of walks, talks, song and art
Discover Birds at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre in a weekend of walks, talks, music and art! Whether you’re a beginning birder or a seasoned twitcher you will enjoy workshops on field craft and birdsong, music with the folk band Shipwrecked, optics display
18 February 2014
WWT welcomes new invasives idea
South American water primrose: Oversized, overzealous and over here! New proposals to strengthen legal protection for Britain’s native plants and animals have been welcomed by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. Nati
18 February 2014
Latest Sightings
Whooper Pond Whooper Swan 228 Tufted Duck 70 Wigeon 125 Mute Swan 40 Canada Goose 130 Oystercatcher 2 Folly Pond Green-winged Teal 1 ♂ Teal 300 Wigeon 400 Shoveler 30 Shelduck 7 Lapwing 70 Oystercatcher 11 Black-tailed Godwit 9 Curlew 30 Teal Pond Gadw
18 February 2014
Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS)
Highlights: Goldeneye - 2 Short-eared owl - 2 Wigeon - 4336 Mallard - 578 Pochard - 438 Tufted duck - 251 Teal - 195 Pintail - 57 Shoveler - 39 Gadwall -36 Shelduck - 2 Lapwing - 337 Redshank - 38 Ruff - 9 Curlew - 8 Oystercatcher - 3 Snipe - 2 Black-ta
17 February 2014
Vibrant British Feathers Exhibit at Martin Mere
There is so much more detail in our feathered friends than what you see at first glance and the latest exhibition at WWT Martin Mere showcases this. Kathryn Speak, graphic designer and illustrator based in Chorley, Lancashire is exhibiting her ‘British
17 February 2014
More Signs of Spring
Plenty of action and a few assorted counts from around the reserve today. A slight decrease in Whooper Swan with 880 roosting. A slight increase in Pink-footed Geese with 2600 resulting from birds coming north from Norfolk. Other wildfowl counts included,
17 February 2014
Latest Sightings
Whooper Pond Whooper Swan 2200 Tufted Duck 50 Wigeon 130 Shoveler 8 Mute Swan 30 Canada Goose 30 Greylag Goose 1 Oystercatcher 2 Curlew 1 Gadwall 1 Folly Pond Green-winged Teal 1 ♂ (tho elusive) Teal 200 Wigeon 250 Shoveler 15 Shelduck 12 Lapwing 10 C
17 February 2014