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Wildlife sightings for 21st June 2013
4 Common Tern chicks - main lake, reservoir lagoon rafts Lapwing juv's - wader scrape, grazing marsh 3 Redshank - wader scrape, grazing marsh 3+ Redshank juv's - wader scrape, grazing marsh 3 Swallow - grazing marsh, reservoir lagoon 1 Whitethroat -
21 June 2013
Out on the reserve today
Main observatory Green sandpiper - 1 Little ringed plover - 1
21 June 2013
Today's sightings
The Rushy Green Sandpiper 7 Avocet 6 Black-tailed Godwit 32 The Zeiss Hide Green Sandpiper 1 Little Egret 2 The South Finger Cuckoo 1 The Holden Tower Yellow-legged Gull 2 Curlew 40 Shelduck 134 The South Lake Redshank 15 Avocet 1 Black-tailed Godwit 1 gr
21 June 2013
Bluethroat sighting
A white spotted bluethroat was on site at Martin Mere yesterday. This bird brought in a lot of people and the centre has set up a route onto the reserve to ensure everyone has the chance to spot it. This lovely picture was taken yesterday
21 June 2013
Out on the reserve today
Black-tailed godwits with 3 chicks again viewable from the smaller green hides - ask in the gift shop when you visit.
20 June 2013
BioBlitz reveals rare and unexpected wildlife here in Llanelli!
Incredible camouflage! - the buff-tip moth Last weekend we held our first ever BioBlitz event, coinciding with Wales Biodiversity Week and a large number of other BioBlitz events around the country, including a
20 June 2013
Todays Sightings
Wader Lake Time/AM Tide/Low Avocet - 8, 2 juvenile and 10 Lapwing - 4, 3 chicks Oystercatcher - 2, 2 chicks Redshank - 1 Common Tern - 67 Gadwall - 3, 10 ducklings Shoveler - 2 Teal - 2 Tufted Duck - 9, 7 ducklings Shelduck - 13, 39 duckling
20 June 2013
Bluethroat
male White spotted Bluethroat singing (T. Disley) The Bluethroat was seen on and off throughout the day, being first seen around 09.45 when it began to show occasionally upto c12.00, it became much harder to see after
20 June 2013
White-spotted Bluethroat still present
A brief update: White-spotted Bluethroat still present 10am.
20 June 2013
Today's sightings-Phalarope
Female Red-necked Phalarope on the Rushy by James Lees WWT The Rushy RED-NECKED PHALAROPE 1 female in summer plumage No sign of the green-winged teal today. Green Sandpiper 8 Black-tailed Godwit 32 Oystercatcher 3 Avocet 6 The South Lake Avocet 1 Redsha
20 June 2013
Wildlife sightings for 20th June 2013
1 Little Egret - feeding on scrape 1 Shelduck - flew over main lake from W, then turned and flew S downriver Lapwing juvs - marsh and scrape 4 Redshank adults + 3 juvs - scrape (1 adult visible on marsh, possibly with more juvs) 1 Hobby - circled high ov
20 June 2013
White-spotted Bluethroat
Breaking news: A singing male White-spotted Bluethroat was found way out on the reserve. Initial heard by reserve head warden Chris Tomlinson after dark yesterday evening. There was some conjecture regarding the calling bird but this evening (9.20pm) th
19 June 2013
New Discovery Hide at its opening
Families flocked to see wildlife from WWT Slimbridge’s new Discovery Hide on Father’s Day (today). The hide, which has been kitted out with modern decor, soft furnishings and birdwatching equipment, had a busy opening day as families came to spend tim
19 June 2013
Bird News
Two Green Sandpiper this afternoon in front of the Swan Link Hide. Two Grasshopper Warbler reeling early morning and late last night from the Reed Bed Walk. Cuckoo calling from the poplars along the fence there too. A young Tawny Owl seen near the Kingfis
19 June 2013
Recent Sightings
Recent sightings from 18 June 2013 included: Main Lake - Families of Shelduck and Tufted Duck A little brood of Mallard have been spotted in the Plumbs Wader Marsh - 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Common Tern and 2 Shelducks Plants include Marsh Marigold, Cucko
19 June 2013