Sightings - Slimbridge
More new arrivals
At least ten new Bewick's Swans were on the pond this morning, and the Black-tailed Godwit flock have returned
28 December 2021
Unwanted guests for breakfast
One of our Peregrines caught breakfast this morning, but was soon joined by two unwelcome dining companions
27 December 2021
Pink-footed Geese arrive
A group of four Pink-feet were on the Bottom New Piece this morning
21 December 2021
A foggy start
It has been a busy few days on the reserve, with a foggy start to end the week
19 December 2021
A few more Bewick's Swans have arrived
A few more new faces on the 'Rushy'
13 December 2021
Head for the Kingfisher Hide
Overlooked by the Kingfisher Hide, the Bottom New Piece field is pulling in great numbers of birds this week
9 December 2021
Monday 6 December sightings
Canoe TrailGreat White Egret fishing by canoe hut but flew to the Long Ground Pool, it has also been seen in the Matrix (Grounds) early morning.Bottom New PieceRoss's Goose with the Barnacle flock + c200 Dunlin. Top New PieceImm Spoonbill roosting on one
6 December 2021
Thursday 2 December sightings
Still plenty to look out for about the reserve as we slip into winter.Estuary TowerA Goshawk was hunting Rabbits along the seawall, two Brent Geese, presumably the Dark-bellied Geese that were seen in the Bottom New Piece yesterday were among the Canada a
2 December 2021
Calm before the storm
Some wet and windy weather is forecast for the weekend, but we're bathed in sunshine today
26 November 2021
Russian White-fronted Goose increase and a few more Bewick's Swans
Further arrivals overnightThe Bottom New Piece held all the 'White-fronts' early this morning before they started to visit the Dumbles, a count of 76 Russian 'White-front's' was made with the three Greenland 'White-front's' with them for good measure. Oth
23 November 2021
Bewick's Swan and White-front fall
A cold clear night with a Northerly airflow led to a frosty morning, many shallow water areas were frozen over first thing. it also meant that conditions were good for migration, we were greeted by singing Bewick's Swans at first light on the Rushy today.
22 November 2021
Merlin blasts through
A Merlin blasted through the Tack Piece and Rushy at lunchtime before being seen over the Top New Piece later
19 November 2021
Winter waders
Our winter waders were putting on a great show this morning in the sunshine
18 November 2021
Dueling Bitterns
Two Bitterns back on view today
15 November 2021
Now 16 Bewick's Swans
Arrival of Bewick's SwansBewick's Swans have increased to 16 birds on site this morning, we were anticipating an arrival thanks to a favourable weather forecast and it duly delivered two families, Maisie and Maifeld with three cygnets and Hoorn and Laren
14 November 2021