Sightings and news for week ending 14 June 2026
Summer Walkway
We are hoping to open the summer walkway as soon as possible, we are currently monitoring two Cranes that have been using the area as a safe hiding place whilst they moult. To reduce stress to these flightless bird and give them space we are delaying opening the path. Summer herds of cattle are due to go out onto the Top New Piece and Dumbles, we will monitor where these flightless birds choose to hide and feed and make a plan around their movements to keep them safe. Sorry for the delay, we are doing what is right for these birds at a vulnerable stage. Thank you for your understanding.
8 June
No sign of the male Red-necked Phalarope from any of the hides by 0930hrs.
Estuary Tower
Bittern making flights to and from Top New Piece. Flock of c120 Ringed Plover, Sanderling and Dunlin on the Severn.
Top New Piece
Wood Sandpiper, 6 Redshank, 4 Avocet, Bittern fishing on the reedy island along the fleet and occasionally in the open, it flew back to Pillbox Pool and then returned. A juvenile Stonechat on the Bottom New Piece boundary fence, flock of Gadwall with a few Teal
Grounds
Cuckoo singing occasionally.
Tack Piece
Little-ringed Plover, 2cy Mediterranean Gull and adult breeding plumage Little Gull on the central flood with Gadwall, pair of Shoveler, pair of Teal, Shelducks and a few Herring and Lesser Black-backed Gulls. Skylarks and Pied Wagtails feeding as well as a few Tufted Ducks on the fleet and the usual singing Sedge and Reed Warblers, Chiffchaff, Blackcap and Whitethroat.
