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Wildlife sightings for 13th May 2015
1 Wheatear - marsh 1 Little Ringed Plover - marsh 6 Common Tern - main lake, reservoir lagoon 6 Redshank - marsh, scrape 30 Swift - main lake, marsh 15 Reed Warbler - wildside, south route, sheltered lagoon April/early May bird highlights: Bitter
13 May 2015
Wednesday birds news
The Rushy Little Gull 1 Avocet 9 Common Sandpiper 3 The South Lake Little Egret 1 Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit 57 Oystercatcher 4 The Holden Tower Avocet 17 Oystercatcher 2 Lapwing 20 Skylark 8 Peregrine 1 The Tack Piece Avocet 8 Teal 2 &nb
13 May 2015
Latest Sightings
At least 10 Wheatear in the ploughed field beyond Woodend Marsh in what appears to be yet another influx of this species. An immature Marsh Harrier on Woodend Marsh this morning was new in. A Corn Bunting was singing in front of the Ron Barker Hide this m
12 May 2015
Today's Highlights
Common sandpiper Avocet chicks Oystercatcher chicks Redshank chicks Lapwing chicks Gargany
12 May 2015
Charity cyclist makes it to WWT Welney
Biking Birder with Staff at WWT Welney by Adam Finch The Biking Birder visited WWT Welney Wetland Centre at the end of April as part of his UK tour to break a British record and raise money for charity. The Biking Bir
12 May 2015
Today's Sightings
Wader Lake Time/AM Tide/High Avocet - 16 Black-tailed Godwit - 7 Lapwing - 12 Oystercatcher - 2 Redshank - 4 Common Tern - 44 Grey Heron - 21 & 15 young Shelduck - 14 & 6 duckling Teal - 2 Gadwall - 2 Shoveler - 4 Saline Lag
12 May 2015
Spoonbill
The Zeiss Hide SPOONBILL 1 summer plumage adult present but mobile Avocet 12 Garganey 1 male Teal 4 The Holden Tower Cuckoo 1 Avocet 18 The South Lake Black-tailed Godwit 57 Oystercatcher 4 Common Tern 1 The Tack Piece Crane 5 Avocet 6
12 May 2015
Wildlife sightings for 12th May 2015
5 Common Tern - main lake 1 Ringed Plover - main lake 1 Kingfisher - wildside 30 Swift - site count 25 House Martin - site count 14 Reed Warbler - reedbed, South route, sheltered lagoon 1 Kestrel - April/early May bird highlights: Bittern, Shelduck, Buzz
12 May 2015
Visitors enjoy exploring final section of Steart Marshes
Visitors to WWT Steart Marshes this weekend have enjoyed exploring 60 hectares of new wetland, as the final section of the UK’s biggest new wetland opens to the public. The area, named Stockland Marsh after the nearest village, is distinct from the rest
12 May 2015
Wildlife laws under threat - you can help
This otter and other rare wildlife in the UK are protected by law from being killed. We take it for granted. But amazingly, right now that law is being reviewed by a small team of civil servants in Brussels. It’s the biggest secret in Europe. But you ca
12 May 2015
Pectoral Sandpiper
NRA Scrapes A pectoral sandpiper was found late afternoon on the NRA scrapes, best viewed from the Goodall's hide. Also present was the adult little gull.
11 May 2015
Today's Highlights
Garganey - Main observatory Avocet chicks - Lyle hide Lapwing chicks - Lady Fen Redshank chicks - Lady Fen Oystercatcher chicks - Lady Fen Moorhen chicks - Front pool by the centre hatched yesterday Cuckoo - landed on the bird feeding station
11 May 2015
Do something fun to fight climate change
WWT...using bunting to fight climate change! If you’ve never wanted to go to a rally before, here’s a chance to be part of one that’s really fun but also really important! WWT are part of the Climate Coalition,
11 May 2015
Latest Sightings
A brief up-date. The Little Gull is still present on the reserve generally from the United Utilities Hide although it has been seen in front of the Harrier Hide and on the Mere. Two Med Gull (ad + imm) again today. Two Whimbrel on the Mere late afternoon.
11 May 2015
From Russia with love
After eight long weeks of travel, our transmitter swans are finally arriving at their destination: the Russian arctic, some 2,500 miles away! This vast swathe of tundra stretches across the entire north coast of Russia and is one of the world’s greatest
11 May 2015