Latest sightings
Severn Bore bringing big tides
This weekend (including today) sees big tides come to the estuary, some of which could completely flood over the Dumbles
1 September 2023
Yellowhammers and Osprey
Two Yellowhammers opposite the Kingfisher Hide were a lemony treat this morning, it was formerly a winter visitor but is now a scarce passage migrant so any sightings are notable, we wait in hope of them finding the winter passerine survival crops that we
29 August 2023
August Bank holiday weekend highlights
Monday 28 AugustRushy Hide/Peng ObservatoryTwo Garganey resting on the shore of top pond island as well as (later in the morning) 4 Spotted Redshank, 6 Snipe, 2 Ruff, 70+ Black-tailed Godwits and 6 Redshanks.Top New PieceLittle Grebe, 2 Grey Heron, 192 Te
28 August 2023
Making hay whilst the sun shines
The farmers all around have been busy making the most of the dry weather, cutting fields and bailing hay as fast as they can
25 August 2023
Look out for juveniles
It's that time of the year when juvenile birds are appearing across the reserve and estuary
24 August 2023
Four Spoonbills on estuary
Four Spoonbill were on the estuary this morning, two showing very well from Middle Point
23 August 2023
Common Scoter on the Severn
A first summer male Common Scoter was on the Severn late morning.Middle PointThree Spoonbills, four Sanderling, 2 Little Stint, 353 Ringed Plover, 27 Dunlin, adult Turnstone, 3 Knot and Whimbrel among the Curlew. The Grey Partridge was seen again. Knott
22 August 2023
Four Marsh Harriers
At least four Marsh Harriers are on site today, possibly five individuals. The fields to the North of the centre seem to be the favoured spot but they range about the reserve and can be encountered anywhere about the site. We had fairly close views of fou
21 August 2023
WeBS Count highlights
The August Wetland Birds Survey (WeBS) Count.
20 August 2023
Spoonbills everywhere!
Lots of great birds finding shelter or food in our carefully managed habitats
17 August 2023
A dozen Cattle Egrets
South LakeVery attractive to the egrets today, probably due to the high winds, at least 12 Cattle Egrets present with a juvenile among them. Hobby, 5 Green Sandpiper, 150+ Black-tailed Godwit, 6 Ruff including a juvenile, a few Redshank, flocks of Teal, S
14 August 2023
Little Tern on the Severn
An adult Little Tern spent the morning fishing off Middle Point in the channel and over the mudflats, it could go missing for periods as it ranged widely but kept returning. Other species recorded off Middle Point on the Severn mud and sands included the
13 August 2023
Pectoral Sandpiper
A Pectoral Sandpiper was discovered among the Lapwing on South Lake this morning, it was still present at 1.30pm despite flushing when a juvenile Sparrowhawk passed over a couple of times. It can be seen from both the Hogarth Hide or Discovery but may be
10 August 2023
Grey Partridge on the Dumbles
A summer surprise today came in the form of a Grey Partridge, this bird was on the Dumbles close to Middle Point, it was in the long grass and best viewable from the wheelchair accessible viewing platform on the sea wall. It is likely to be from re-establ
6 August 2023
Bittern continues to show well
The Bittern continues to show well from the Zeiss Hide this morning, with a nice supporting cast
1 August 2023