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Rare dragonflies discovered at WWT reserve in Somerset
WWT Steart is home to rare species of dragonflies, a study has found. A host of species have been found at WWT Steart, including emerald, red-eyed and small red-eyed damselflies, brown hawker, scarce chaser and ruddy darter. Scarce chaser is Red Liste
5 February 2019
Today's Sightings
Sightings for 01/02/2019 on an icy but clear day.
1 February 2019
Wildlife sightings - 29/01/2019
Wader Lake (AM, high tide, 80% frozen):Canada goose 1Shelduck 9Wigeon 5Black-headed gull 20Saline lagoon (AM, high tide, 90% frozen):Shelduck 2Hawthorn Wood feeding station:Jay 2Siskin 1Mealy redpoll 1Lesser redpoll 5Nuthatch 1Great-spotted woodpecker 2Go
29 January 2019
A couple of newly arrived Bewick's Swans
Rushy HideThe early morning count revealed a couple of 'new in' and rather wary Bewick's Swans, this takes the total to 118, possibly 119. A count of the Pochard revealed 132 males and 39 females. A hybrid male Pochard was also present, perhaps crossed wi
29 January 2019
3 Bitterns on the reserve today
Bitterns spotted on the reservoir lagoon and main lake
29 January 2019
Rearing damselflies - a successful first for Slimbridge
Slimbridge Wetland Centre have reared damselflies in captivity for the first time.
28 January 2019
Fantastic wader airshow
Huge flocks of Lapwing, Golden Plover and Dunlin creating amazing aerial spectacles
26 January 2019
Today's Sightings
Bewick's swanWhooper swanMute swanCanada gooseGreylag goosePink-footed gooseWhite fronted gooseMallardPintailPochardShelduckShovelerTufted duckWigeonBitternCattle egretGreat egretLittle egretCootMoorhenWater railBlack-tailed godwitLapwingRedshankBearded t
24 January 2019
Wildlife sightings 23/01/19
a.m. low tideWader Lake (frozen)Lapwing 33Blackbird (footpath) 7Saline lagoon (frozen)Curlew 2Hawthorn WoodGreat spotted woodpecker (pair)Bullfinch 17DunnockCoal tit 2Chaffinch 23Siskin 2Brambling 7Lesser redpoll 6Mealy redpoll 3Reed bunting 2GreenfinchWi
23 January 2019
Recent Sightings - 21st January 2019
Count taken at low tide on the morning of 25/1/19.With all the trees completely bare of leaves, this time of year is perfect for finding one of our most elusive woodland species; The Treecreeper.Using its long claws to scale the vertical trunk, Treecreepe
23 January 2019
A cold start
Another cold start with lots of ice around the reserve, and another big tide on the river forecast to be 10.4m!
23 January 2019
High tides and another freeze up
Apologies for the lack of updates this last week, as you can see the team have been busy with the new look website. The reserve staff are still in the process of learning how to update the new site, we hope to resume regular posts when we possible.
22 January 2019
Today's Sightings
Sightings for Tuesday 22 January 2019
22 January 2019
Recent sightings 22nd January
Latest sightings for Tuesday 22 January 2019
22 January 2019
Today's Sightings
Sightings for Monday 21 January 2019
21 January 2019