Latest sightings
(WeBS) Wetland Bird Survey for 20 October 2024
Canada Goose686Barnacle Goose195Greylag Goose535Pink-footed Goose1White-fronted Goose (European - albifrons)5Mute Swan86Egyptian Goose2Shelduck205Mandarin Duck2Shoveler237Gadwall29Wigeon227Mallard664Pintail290Pochard42Tufted Duck242Little Grebe2Great Cres
21 October 2024
South Lake wader scrape islands project
Our latest project involved a contractor and large excavator and dumper as well as our own tractor and mower. from 14-16 October 2024 we were able to create four new islands on the wader scrape and add stone, add extra stone to the duck marsh islands, cle
16 October 2024
Goosander, Yellow-browed Warbler and more
Looking good for next Saturday and Sunday, 'Wild Wader Weekend' see https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/...Sunday 13 OctoberSome typical autumn birds about, the last of the passage migrants and winter visitors appearing. A female Goosander (
13 October 2024
Seasonal work plans and Summer Walkway update
The Summer Walkway is still open each day until further notice, it is likely to close later this month. Dry path access to the Goose House and seawall but the tidal side of the track to the point is very wet and muddy. Waterproof footwear is needed. The
8 October 2024
First week of October
Autumn is very much with us but the warmer weather has meant that Common Darters and Migrant Hawker dragonflies remain on the wing in the sheltered spots, this is likely to be why we still have Hobby on site, at least one still feeding around the South Fi
7 October 2024
28 & 29 September 2024
Sunday 29 SeptemberKingfisher HideTwo Hobby and two Jays.South LakeSeven Cattle Egret, 28 Avocet, Greenshank, 4 Snipe, 54 Lapwing, 12 Pochard, 154 Black-tailed Godwit, Shelduck, GC Grebe and 7 Cormorant.Middle PointTwo juvenile Yellow-legged Gulls among 2
29 September 2024
Seasonal habitat management and maintenance tasks
25 September 2024Apologies*Tree work begins near the Peng Observatory, path closure with a diversion in place, follow the signs to access the hide network** The second part of the seasonal habitat work and general maintenance tasks begin on the Rushy, it
25 September 2024
Cattle Egret numbers increasing
South LakeWater levels are up following the rains but the bird numbers and variety has remained the same. Seven Cattle Egrets visit the north causeway to have a rest and preen when they are not following the local cattle herds. Sightings for today include
24 September 2024
All day rain and highlights from 20 to 23 September
A very wet weekend has been topped off with a Monday of relentless precipitation, thankfully our hide network offers us plenty of dry cover and shelter, the weekend of Birdwatching events was very productive with plenty of great birds noted. As I type a f
23 September 2024
18-19 September 2024
19 September 2024Car ParkA Glossy Ibis flew over toward the South Lake early morning.Top New Piece from Zeiss HideThe continuing juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper with the Ruff, over the tide a juvenile Sanderling, 19 Ruff, 33 Ringed Plover, 51 Dunlin, Green Sa
19 September 2024
White-tailed Eagle, Pectoral Sandpiper and other news
Tuesday 17 SeptemberThe undoubted highlight today was an immature White-tailed Eagle that spent the morning around the estuary. Initially resting on the sands the tide pushed it off where it rested in oak trees at the south end of the reserve, when the ti
17 September 2024
Sightings and highlights 5-9 September 2024
A dynamic period of weather during last week and over the weekend, heavy downpours, thunder and lightning, at times almost zero visibility in the mist. The extremely heavy rainfall has flooded up the scrapes, we've managed to keep mud exposed at the Top N
9 September 2024
Wading birds recorded so far this September
This time of the year is always great for a variety of wading birds on the reserve, the Severn estuary mudflats and carefully managed wader scrapes attract them to our muddy shores and shallows to feed and rest. It has to be said that they can be mobile w
4 September 2024
Spoonbill double
28 AugustSpoonbillsA newly arrived immature Spoonbill joined the longer staying adult bird, as seems to be the way these birds prefer to sleep on the Top New Piece and head out to the estuary to feed, the low tides channels and pools are favoured. This is
28 August 2024
16-18 August 2024 sightings
Rushy Hide/Peng Observatory Early morning- Yellow Wagtail over S, 7 Snipe, 2 Green Sandpiper, 3 Spotted Redshank, 10 Lapwing, 12 Black-tailed Godwit, 11 Redshank, 31 Teal, 7 Shoveler, 8 Gadwall, 7 Mute Swan, 15 Greylag, 2 Tufted Duck, 12 Moorhen, 15 Malla
18 August 2024