Latest sightings
Some new arrivals
Lapwing at Slimbridge by James Lees (Archive Picture) Sightings from a quick hide round this morning...some of the birds move about the scrapes. Top New Piece (from Zeiss and Van de Bovenkamp Hide) WOOD SANDPIPER- adu
5 July 2016
Today's sightings
Male Gadwall at Slimbridge taken by James Lees (Archive Picture) Holden Tower Dumbles Red Kite circling at 0810hrs before drifting off, the female Marsh Harrier is still roosting in the tall grass pasture so can be hi
4 July 2016
Sunday sightings
Holden Tower A Marsh Harrier (one of two on site) is favouring the Dumbles, present here again today. Estuary (distant views from Holden Tower or from Middle Point) 171 Curlew and 225 Shelduck feeding on the mudflats at low tide. Over 200 Black-headed G
3 July 2016
Goodbye sightings
Today Millie (Decoy Dog) and myself James Lees (Reserve Warden) will be leaving WWT after 11 years. . I have just finished my last hide round, we think I must have done about 2,500 over the years, how many miles is that! I have really enjoyed my time
2 July 2016
Friday's bird news
Male Bullfinch taken by Wayne Davies (Archive Picture) The Zeiss Hide Garganey 1 Teal 15 Gadwall 40 Shelduck 35 Ruff 1 Redshank 18 Avocet 1 The South Lake Black-tailed Godwit 67 Avocet 48 Oystercatcher 5 Gadwall 20 Li
1 July 2016
Brief update for 30 June.
Curlew with reflection in water at Slimbridge Taken by James Lees (Archive Picture) Please browse previous posts for the resident and breeding bird information, it is still relevant for today. At least 10 Green Sandpi
30 June 2016
Wednesday morning rounds
The weather has meant that water levels on many scrapes is high, regular rain events have had an impact on this situation and Land rover safaris. The ground is again very wet so it is unlikely we will get them out this coming weekend. It does not affect t
29 June 2016
Today's sightings
Greater Crested Grebe in the water at Slimbridge taken by James Lees (Archive Picture) Rushy Pen The Common Tern pair have settled to nest. A pair of Avocet still have one chick with another pair incubating eggs. Tack
27 June 2016
Saturdays sightings
Reed Warbler by Paul Jarvis (Archive Picture) The South lake Avocet 68 Redshank 8 Black-tailed Godwit 30 Lapwing 10 Oystercatcher 3 Black-headed Gull 500 Little Grebe 1 Great-crested Grebe 1 Tufted Duck 25 The Rushy M
25 June 2016
Fridays bird news
A pair of Black-headed Gulls courting with reflection by Stan Madams (Archive Picture) The South Lake Avocet 82 Redshank 7 Black-tailed Godwit 25 Oystercatcher 5 Black-headed Gull 500 Great-crested Grebe 2 Little Greb
24 June 2016
Sightings from a quick, wet, hide round
Pied Avocet at Slimbridge by James Lees (Archive Picture) Do have a look at previous posts to get an idea of what is current around the reserve as more detailed reports are available, summer information may not change
20 June 2016
Sunday update
Male Reed bunting perching in reeds Slimbridge. Taken by James Lees (Archive Picture) Rushy Pen The Common Tern pair are settling down to nest on one of the islands on the Top pond. The usual gathering of Tufted Duck,
19 June 2016
Ducklings everywhere
Black-tailed Godwit reflected in calm water by Ray Cottrell. (Archive picture) Holden Tower and Middle Point Crane 1 Avocet Most have given up breeding now but two pairs defending young. Little Grebe 2 chic
18 June 2016
White Stork and 15 Snow Geese
Male Gadwall at Slimbridge by James Lees (Archive Picture) Holden Tower and Middle Point White Stork 1, yesterdays bird was re-located on the estuary viewable from the summer walkway. Lesser Snow Goose 15 including so
17 June 2016
Thursday's bird news
Baby Crane update Initial post mortem results from our vets on the baby Crane show underlying lung and kidney disease were the cause of death. The Rushy Avocet 14 Green Sandpiper 2 Oystercatcher 2 The South lake Avocet 38 Black-tailed Godwit 44 Lapwing
16 June 2016