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Whooper Pond Whooper Swan 195 Tufted Duck 70 Wigeon 125 Shoveler 8 Mute Swan 40 Canada Goose 130 Oystercatcher 2 Folly Pond Green-winged Teal 1 ♂ Teal 300 Wigeon 400 Shoveler 30 Shelduck 7 Redshank 58 Lapwing 71 Oystercatcher 11 Black-tailed Godwit 9 C
15 February 2014
Bewick's Swan
Bewick's Swan again this morning on the Mere with 600+ Whooper Swan. Ross's Goose still present mostly along the right side of the Mere from the Swan Link Hide. At least 15 species of duck, goose and swan present today. Waders included 2 Avocet, 92 Ruff,
14 February 2014
Today's sightings
The Holden Tower RAZORBILL 1 Seen several times flying around the estuary. GLAUCOUS GULL 1 2nd winter TUNDRA BEAN GOOSE 1 European White-fronted Goose 237 Brent Goose 1 Little Stint 1 Dunlin 100 Peregrine 1 The Rushy Bewick's Swan 120 Pochard 294 Pintail
14 February 2014
Wildlife sightings for 14th February 2014
2 Oystercatcher - flew S down the river 0655hrs 1 Jack Snipe - scrape 1 Peregrine - hunting to the SE of the reserve 3 Redpoll - sheltered lagoon 8 Redwing - wildside February bird highlights: Bittern, Jack Snipe, Green Sandpiper, Golden Plover, Little
14 February 2014
Latest Sightings
Whooper Pond Whooper Swan 185 Tufted Duck 70 Wigeon 125 Shoveler 8 Mute Swan 40 Canada Goose 130 Oystercatcher 2 Folly Pond Green-winged Teal 1 ♂ Teal 200 Wigeon 300 Shoveler 32 Shelduck 7 Redshank 29 Lapwing 40 Oystercatcher 10 Black-tailed Godwit 14
14 February 2014
Dredging report welcomed by WWT
Floods continue to cause misery across the country, especially southern England. A report published today by leading water engineers clarifies the effectiveness of dredging – both in the Somerset Levels and nationally. The CIWEM report concludes that,
14 February 2014
Bird News
As usual after hurricane force winds coming off the Irish Sea no coastal birds materialised. Actually a february storm isn't likely to produce many wind blown strays compared with an early autumn blow. Common Buzzards were in action with 8 different birds
13 February 2014
News from the heron hedge
Grey heron chicks in the nest - how many will hatch this year!? With at least three birds starting to sit tight on eggs this week, our grey heron colony - one of the UK's largest - will be one of our reserve's bigge
13 February 2014
Wildlife sightings for 13th February 2014
2 Bittern - north shore of main lake; far end of the main reedbed channel closest to the grazing marsh 2 Great Crested Grebe - displaying regularly on the main lake 1 Jack Snipe - scrape 2 Shelduck - scrape 5 Snipe - scrape, main lake, resr lagoon isla
13 February 2014
Today's sightings
The Holden Tower COMMON GUILLEMOT 1 Floated out on the morning tide GLAUCOUS GULL 1 TUNDRA BEAN GOOSE 1 European White-fronted Goose 135 Brent Goose 1 Barnacle Goose 80 Wigeon 800 Peregrine 1 Golden Plover 3000 The Rushy GREATER SCAUP 1 Female Pochard 300
13 February 2014
Latest Sightings
Whooper Pond Whooper Swan 169 Tufted Duck 70 Wigeon 125 Shoveler 8 Mute Swan 40 Canada Goose 130 Oystercatcher 2 Folly Pond Green-winged Teal 1 ♂ Teal 200 Wigeon 300 Shoveler 32 Shelduck 7 Redshank 44 Lapwing 17 Oystercatcher 11 Black-tailed Godwit 8 C
13 February 2014
Spring, just around the corner....
Another wild one. In fact hopefully everything will still be standing when we get in tomorrow! A quiet day report wise. Just over 900 Whooper Swan and 1450 Pink-footed Geese roosting on the reserve this morning. The 1st winter Ross's Goose was still prese
12 February 2014
Recent Sightings
Recent Sightings from 9 February include: Spoonbill is still around reserve, often appearing on the Wader Marsh A sparrowhawk was seen at the Fresh Water Lagoon where the Kingfisher also made an appearance Main Lake – 2 Cormorants, 12 Gadwall and 4 Tuf
12 February 2014
Today's Sightings
Wader Lake Time/AM Tide/Low 10% Frozen Grey Heron - 18 Shelduck - 24 Teal - 35 Redshank - 16 Curlew - 2 Black-headed Gull - 6 Herring Gull - 4 Saline Lagoon 80% Frozen Teal - 7 Hawthorn Wood Sparrowhawk - 1 Tr
12 February 2014
Today's sightings-Lots to see
First winter female Greater Scaup on the Rushy by JSLeesWWT The Rushy Greater Scaup 1 Female Pochard 300 Pintail 120 Bewick's Swan 120 The Holden Tower Glaucous Gull 1 on the Dumbles edge Little Stint 1 Dunlin 2600 Golden Plover 2500 Curlew 300 Lapwing 2
12 February 2014