Latest sightings
Recent Sightings 23rd June 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a high tide. The bird of the week is the Sand Martin. The Sand Martin is a relative of the Swallow and the House Martin and shares their small size and agile flight. This species i
23 June 2025
Recent Sightings 16th June 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a low tide. The bird of the week is the Long-Eared Owl. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Black-headed Gull 1, Oystercatcher 20, Lesser Black-ba
16 June 2025
Recent Sightings 9th June 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a rising tide. The bird of the week is the Grey Heron. The Grey Heron has a very long neck and legs and is often seen hunting for fish in shallow water. This species is medium-grey
9 June 2025
Recent Sightings 2nd June 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a low tide. The bird of the week is the Spotted Flycatcher. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Shelduck 6, Black-headed Gull 1, Oystercatcher 25,
2 June 2025
Recent Sightings 26th May 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a rising tide. The bird of the week is the Little Gull.Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln ObservatoryShelduck 2, Black-headed Gull 2, Hooded Crow 2, Eider 2, Sa
26 May 2025
Recent Sightings 19th May 2025
Monday Bird Count 19/05/2025 The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a low tide. The bird of the week is the Gadwall. Gadwalls are ducks that are a similar size to mallards. Females are speckled and brown and males are
19 May 2025
Recent Sightings 12th May 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a rising tide. The bird of the week is the Common Tern. Common Terns are white and grey seabirds with a long orange-red beak with a black tip, a black head and long, angular wings
12 May 2025
Recent Sightings 5th May 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a receding tide. The bird of the week is the Pied Wagtail. This species is quite a small bird with black and white plumage. It has a slender appearance with a long tail that it con
5 May 2025
Recent Sightings 28th April 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a receding tide. The bird of the week is the Wheatear. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Shelduck 52, Eider 2, Black-headed Gull 51, Oystercatch
28 April 2025
Recent Sightings 21st April 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a receding tide. The bird of the week is the Sedge Warbler.Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln ObservatoryShelduck 31, Eider 2, Black-headed Gull 10, Oystercatch
21 April 2025
Recent Sightings 14th April 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a low tide. The bird of the week is the Grey Wagtail. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Shelduck 2, Eider 10, Black-headed Gull 14, Light-bellied
14 April 2025
Recent Sightings 7th April 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a High tide. The bird of the week is the Blackcap.Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln ObservatoryShelduck 25, Eider 28, Black-headed Gull 9, Light-bellied Brent
7 April 2025
Recent Sightings 31st March 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a low tide. The bird of the week is the Reed Bunting. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Shelduck 20, Eider 10, Black-headed Gull 66, Light-belli
31 March 2025
Recent Sightings 24th March 2025
The following sightings were taken from the reserve at Castle Espie during a receding tide. The bird of the week is the Linnet. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Shelduck 38, Eider 14, Black-headed Gull 40, Light-bellie
24 March 2025
Recent Sightings 17th March 2025
The following sightings were taken today from the reserve at Castle Espie during a rising tide. The bird of the week is the Peregrine Falcon. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Black-headed Gull 10, Light-bellied Brent
17 March 2025