Sightings - Slimbridge
Barred Warbler
A reserve first was spotted today, a juvenile/first winter Barred Warbler was very mobile about the hedges and scrub adjacent to the Estuary Tower. It was also seen from the Knott Hide in the hedge above the reedbed (Pillbox pool) and in the hedge between
9 October 2023
American Golden Plover
A juvenile American Golden Plover was found this afternoon, it was initially very distant on the Severn at just over a km away and feeding on the sands. The tides are very low but it was enough to move the bird to the Dumbles, it flew overhead at Middle P
8 October 2023
30 September to 3 October 2023 highlights
The weekend tides didn't disappoint, many species of wader came in off the Severn to roost and feed over the high tide period, the Dumbles flooded overnight on Saturday/Sunday finally re-filling the saltmarsh pools, saltpans and creeks on the Dumbles, man
3 October 2023
High tides and green grass should be a big hit this weekend
Very high tides are forecast for this weekend, the fields are very green, a good sward with good grazing on offer.
28 September 2023
23-25 September sightings and seasonal Rushy work update
*Please note-Seasonal work on the Rushy*Following the completion of a couple of days of essential site management tasks in July we are about to enter the latest annual phase of habitat and building maintenance work. The work party resumes on Tuesday 26 Se
25 September 2023
Sightings for Monday 18 September plus seasonal work on the Rushy
The low pressure led to slightly higher tides, some of the small waders came into the Top New Piece. Water levels rose sharply overnight following the heavy rains so some waders had changed their feeding sites, the wildfowl certainly enjoyed the feeding b
18 September 2023
Weekend of 16-17 September sightings
A real change in the weather came into effect today, heavy rain and easterly winds with temperatures more akin to the average for this time of year. Highlights included the following.Sunday 17 SeptemberSouth LakeThree Cattle Egret early morning, they were
17 September 2023
A Canteen of Spoonbills
We currently have at least eight Spoonbill on the reserve - the collective noun being a canteen
15 September 2023
Seasonal work in front of hides continues
The annual work cycle to benefit our birds and wildlife and of course watchers continues through the autumn, we will generally be working in one area (except in mid to late October when hedge cutting days will cover the whole reserve). We have 14 hides an
11 September 2023
Ortolan and Temminck's Stint
Ortolan Bunting, a reserve first
3 September 2023
Severn Bore bringing big tides
This weekend (including today) sees big tides come to the estuary, some of which could completely flood over the Dumbles
1 September 2023
Yellowhammers and Osprey
Two Yellowhammers opposite the Kingfisher Hide were a lemony treat this morning, it was formerly a winter visitor but is now a scarce passage migrant so any sightings are notable, we wait in hope of them finding the winter passerine survival crops that we
29 August 2023
August Bank holiday weekend highlights
Monday 28 AugustRushy Hide/Peng ObservatoryTwo Garganey resting on the shore of top pond island as well as (later in the morning) 4 Spotted Redshank, 6 Snipe, 2 Ruff, 70+ Black-tailed Godwits and 6 Redshanks.Top New PieceLittle Grebe, 2 Grey Heron, 192 Te
28 August 2023
Making hay whilst the sun shines
The farmers all around have been busy making the most of the dry weather, cutting fields and bailing hay as fast as they can
25 August 2023
Look out for juveniles
It's that time of the year when juvenile birds are appearing across the reserve and estuary
24 August 2023