Latest sightings
Recent Sightings - 11th February 2019
Another under appreciated wee gem that's very visible at Castle Espie at this time of year is the Gadwall.
11 February 2019
Recent Sightings - 3rd February 2019
This week i thought I'd highlight one of our most conspicuous and yet overlooked residents; the Moorhen. These "water chicken" like birds are found around are commonly found on wetlands in the UK and Ireland, wading in the edges of ponds and lakes with th
4 February 2019
Recent Sightings - 28th January 2019
Count taken at low tide on the morning of 28/1/19.Two birds which have been infrequent visitors to Castle Espie this winter, but very rarely show up on this weekly count, are Redpoll and Siskin. (Redpoll above)These two species aren't found at Castle Espi
28 January 2019
Recent Sightings 8th April 2018
The following sightings were recorded today from the reserve at Castle Espie. The weather has been mixed lately but there has been some interesting sightings of birds recently, including a Spoonbill on the Wadermarsh during the week. Estuary - visible fro
8 April 2018
Recent Sightings – 26th March 2018
A really calm morning here at Castle Espie with hardly a wave on the estuary. The following sightings were recorded today at high tide: Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Brent goose 54, Black-headed gull 5,
26 March 2018
Recent Sightings – 19th March 2018
A calmer day here at Castle Espie, after a very cold and windy St.Patrick's Day weekend! The following sightings were recorded today at low tide: Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Brent goose 15, Black-headed gul
19 March 2018
Recent Sightings - 12th March 2018
A very noisy morning here at Castle Espie, with lots of black-headed gulls preparing for breeding season! The following sightings were recorded today at high tide: Pair of black-headed gulls courting cr. Stan Madams
12 March 2018
Recent Sightings - 5th March 2018
Chaffinch cr. Roger Byng A cold and icy morning here at Castle Espie. Th
5 March 2018
Recent Sightings - 25th Feb 2018
A cold but sunny morning here at Castle Espie. The following sightings were recorded today on a receding tide: Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Shelduck 104, Brent 66, Oystercatcher 200, Lesser black-backed gull 1,
25 February 2018
Recent Sightings 19th February 2018
A mild morning here at Castle Espie. The following sightings were recorded today at low tide: Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Shelduck 38, Little egret 2, Brent 68, Oystercatcher 120, Wigeon 40, Lesser black-backed gul
19 February 2018
Recent Sightings 12th February 2018
A very cold and frosty morning on the reserve! The following sightings were recorded today at low tide from Castle Espie: Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Curlew 12, Oystercatcher 321, Brent goose 51, Redshank 54, Dunli
12 February 2018
Recent Sightings 5th February 2018
A very cold and frosty morning on the reserve! The following sightings were recorded today at low tide from Castle Espie: Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Great black-backed gull 1, Black-headed gull 4, Brent goose 61,
5 February 2018
Recent Sightings 29th January 2018
A cold but bright and sunny morning on the reserve. The following sightings were recorded today at high tide from Castle Espie: Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Teal 3, Brent goose 4, Shelduck 171, Knot 40, Oystercatche
29 January 2018
Recent Sightings 22nd January
Reduced visibility during low tide on the estuary today, so lower counts than usual. The following sightings were recorded today from the reserve at Castle Espie: Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Shelduck 154, Brent goo
22 January 2018
Recent Sightings 15 January 2018
The following sightings were recorded today from the reserve at Castle Espie. Estuary – visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Curlew 13, Oystercatcher 412, Redshank 43, Black-headed gull 3, Black-tailed godwit 8, Teal 4, Shelduck 85,
15 January 2018