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Latest sightings

Large warbler arrival and hirundine movement

Large warbler arrival and hirundine movement

Very good numbers of warblers on site this morning, particularly Blackcap and Chiffchaff.

10 September 2019

Hobby hunting Martins over the grazing marsh

Hobby hunting Martins over the grazing marsh

2 Common Sandpipers also on the main lake and reservoir lagoon.

9 September 2019

House Martins aplenty over the main lake and South route

House Martins aplenty over the main lake and South route

3 Swift joined 50+ House Martin over the main lake and 2 Wheatear are present on the grazing marsh.

8 September 2019

Wheatear on the marsh

Wheatear on the marsh

Yellow Wagtails and House Martins over head

7 September 2019

Swifts Swallows & Martins

Swifts Swallows & Martins

plenty of aerial action over the main lake today with our Martins hunting for food

6 September 2019

Wryneck spotted in the afternoon

Wryneck spotted in the afternoon

Garganey and Ringed Plover showing well in front of WWF hide, while Pied Flycatcher remains in Wildside by the field lab.

5 September 2019

Pied Flycatcher and Ringed Plover on site

Pied Flycatcher and Ringed Plover on site

Pied Flycatcher still in Wildside by the field lab this morning with Ringed Plover and Little Ringed Plover in front of WWF Hide.

4 September 2019

2 Common Tern make a late summer appearance

2 Common Tern make a late summer appearance

Green & Common Sandpipers along with a Garganey are all present on the reserve today

3 September 2019

Mega migration morning

Mega migration morning

A fantastic selection of migratory species on site this morning including Pied Flycatcher, Whinchat, Stonechat and Garganey.

2 September 2019

Pied Flycatcher showing well in Wildside

Pied Flycatcher showing well in Wildside

Pied Flycatcher still in wildside this morning in the trees surrounding the field lab.

1 September 2019

Pied Flycatcher seen in Wildside with a mixed flock of Tits

Pied Flycatcher seen in Wildside with a mixed flock of Tits

Hobby spotted on the hunt over the reservoir lagoon & marsh as well as a couple of Wigeon over on the sheltered lagoon

31 August 2019

Kingfisher patiently perching in the reedbed channels

Kingfisher patiently perching in the reedbed channels

Kingfisher perched in the willow tree in the middle reedbed channel and 3 Green Sandpipers close to wildside hide on the grazing marsh.

30 August 2019

Green and Common Sandpipers feeding

Green and Common Sandpipers feeding

Green Sandpiper feeding on muddy channels of the marsh, Common Sandpiper on main lake shingle and Garganey on main lake grass island

29 August 2019

First Wigeon of the Autumn

First Wigeon of the Autumn

Good duck numbers across the site this morning.

28 August 2019

Whinchat on the Marsh

Whinchat on the Marsh

Garganey feeding along side Teal & Shoveler

27 August 2019