Latest sightings

An unexpected and unconfirmed Pallid Harrier, Spoonbills galore, and a late but welcome Golden-ringed Dragonfly
A beautiful bird of prey, more accustomed to the skies of Kazakhstan, may have graced us with a visit
7 October 2025

Unlicensed fishing, Curlew Sandpiper, Spoonbill, and great numbers of Black-tailed Godwit
Don't worry, this angler was a very welcome sight!
27 September 2025

Glossy Ibis, Curlew Sandpiper, and a rare Turtle Dove from above
A rather wet and windy week blessed us with some welcome surprises.
21 September 2025

Osprey, Spoonbills, 3 Record-Breaking Grey Phalaropes, and a rare Black Darter dragonfly
The monthly Wetland Bird Survey didn't disappoint!
12 September 2025

500 Roosting Swallows, Cattle Egrets, and a flypast from 3 Glossy Ibis
The lagoons are lively, and migration is in full swing.
4 September 2025

Carmarthenshire's First Temminck's Stint, Stirring Spoonbills, and a Hobby
The saline lagoons are bursting with bird activity after some big spring tides.
28 August 2025

Clouded Yellow, Spoonbill, Garganey, and an aptly named Elephant Hawk-Moth Caterpillar
Three more for the cutlery drawer!
17 August 2025

Kingfisher, Marsh Harrier, Canary-Shouldered Thorn, and a blinged-out Black-Tailed Godwit
Dive in, the kingfishers have!
10 August 2025

Barn Owl, Black-Headed Gull, Teal, and a Grass Snake on the lake!
Jesus walked on water. These guys slither
3 August 2025

Migrant Hawker, Spotted Redshank, Cattle Egret, and a group of Green Sandpipers
Little or Cattle? They sound similar enough!
27 July 2025

Emerald Damselfly, Small Red-Eyed Damselfly, Garden Warbler, and three precious Pochard ducklings
This week’s blog has been worth the wait – we promise!
20 July 2025

Pacific Golden-Plover, Elephant Hawk-Moth, White-Letter Hairstreak, and a marvellous metallic Ruby-Tailed Wasp
Bring on July!
1 July 2025

Sandwich Tern, Southern Hawker, Hazel-Leaf Roller Weevil, and some scruffy Swallow chicks
June keeps rolling on - like a weevil!
29 June 2025

Wolf Spider, Great White Egret, Kingfisher, and a scary-looking Scorpion Fly
Just a picture is enough to make you itch!
22 June 2025

Common Darter, Pygmy Shrew, Flower Crab Spider, and many more Mediterranean Gulls
Darting dragonflies and crabby crawlies
15 June 2025