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Today's sightings
Plenty of ice about in shallow, sheltered spots until the sun melted it off. The Rushy was full of birds at 0830. Waders increased with the thaw and were back up to very impressive numbers by late morning. Holden Tower Dark-bellied Brent Goose 1 among the
29 December 2013
Stargazing at Martin Mere
‘Take a tour of the Universe’ and discover the wonders of the solar system at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. WWT Martin Mere has formed a partnership with Liverpool Astronomical Society and Astronomia to offer a series of special astronomy evenings,
29 December 2013
Wildlife sightings for 29th December 2013
1 Bittern - seen from the Observatory 98 Shoveler - main lake, marsh 4 Pintail - 2 pairs, marsh and main lake 58 Teal - marsh 8 Snipe - marsh and scrape 40 Redwing - entrance area and in bushes along Queen Elizabeth's Walk. 214 birds recorded coming into
29 December 2013
Today's Sightings
Wader Lake Mallard - 30 Moorhen - 4 Shelduck - 3 Heron - 1 Other Birds River Wear path: Black Bird - 7 Bullfinch - 2 Mute Swan - 4 Heron - 1 Mallard - 4 Hawthorn Wood Bullfinch - 2 Blue Tit - 4 Great Tit - 4 Long Tailed Tit - 3 Pheasant - 10
29 December 2013
Hen Harrier
Some news from recent days as well as todays sightings: 25th: A group of 4 Bewick's Swans were seen by staff before departing, these are the first sightings of Bewick's this winter, hopefully they will be seen again soon. 26th: Barn Owl and Tawny Owl were
28 December 2013
Today's Sightings
Wader Lake Time/AM Tide/Mid Shelduck - 8 Teal - 42 Mallard - 62 Redshank - 15 Saline Lagoon Time/AM Tide/Mid Teal - 5 Hawthorn Wood Bullfinch - 9 Chaffinch - 6 Goldfinch - 2 Siskin - 2 Willow Tit - 2 Great Spot
28 December 2013
Wildlife sightings for 28th December 2013
103 Shoveler - main lake, marsh 1 Bittern - main lake 63 Egyptian Goose - flew on to the main lake at dusk 1 Glossy Ibis - flew S at 3:50 p.m. 1 Green Sandpiper - main lake 40 Lapwing - main lake 7 Snipe - main lake, marsh 144 Redwing - 70 flew SW, 30 on
28 December 2013
Today's sightings
The Holden Tower Brent Goose 1 Barnacle Goose 160 Little Stint 1 Dunlin 2000 Lapwing 3500 Peregrine 1 Buzzard 5 Chiffchaff 1 The Tack Piece Golden Plover 2200 Lapwing 1700 Dunlin 300 Black-tailed Godwit 150 Curlew 90 Redshank 35 Ruff 4 Wigeon 1500 Teal 18
28 December 2013
Water levels
The main hide is now the only hide accessible on the reserve, swan feeds are carrying on as normal but you cannot get access to any further hides. The A1101 between Welney village and Suspension Bridge is also now closed so if you are travelling from th
28 December 2013
Water levels
Water levels have risen over the last week and we have today had to close the Reedbed hide. All other hides remain open, with wellies advised along the footpaths. The main lagoon has been brilliant for birds over the last couple of days, with over 200
27 December 2013
Today's sightings
The Tack Piece Brent Goose 1 Barnacle Goose 160 White-fronted Goose 153 Little Stint 1 Dunlin 200 Black-tailed Godwit 130 Redshank 28 Ruff 5 Snipe 4 Golden Plover 2254 Lapwing 3500 Wigeon 2400 Teal 3000 Pintail 180 Gadwall 20 Shoveler 30 Holden Tower GLOS
27 December 2013
Boxing day sightings
Rising water levels didn't dampen the wildfowl out on the scrape areas with plenty of displaying Teal, 28 Shoveler, 40 Snipe, 10 Shelduck, 3 Pochard, 19 Tufted duck, 10 Lapwing, 8 Cormorant, 1 Grey heron, 16 Gadwall, 2 Little grebes and a Kingfisher! Ano
26 December 2013
Today's sightings
The Tack Piece Golden Plover 2600 Lapwing 6000 (on site) Black-tailed Godwit 80 Redshank 18 Ruff 2 Dunlin 300 White-fronted Goose 143 Wigeon 2600 Teal 1400 Pintail 130 Shoveler 40 The Holden Tower Little Stint 1 Lapwing 6000 Dunlin 2500 Curlew 320 Wigeon
26 December 2013
Today's Sightings
WADER LAKE/AM/HIGH TIDE/100% FROZEN Curlew - 2 Redshank - 15 Grey Heron - 1 SALINE LAGOON/AM/HIGH TIDE/100% FROZEN Moorhen - 8 HAWTHORN WOOD/AM Bullfinch - 18 Chaffinch - 9 Siskin - 3 Treecreeper - 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1 Willow Tit -
26 December 2013
Wildlife sightings for 26th December 2013
2 Pintail - pair, main lake 2 Jack Snipe - grazing marsh 7 Snipe - marsh, scrape 2 Collared Dove - world wetlands 50 Redwing - world wetlands and entrance area 15 Fieldfare - roosted by sheltered lagoon December bird highlights: Goosander, Brent Go
26 December 2013