Sightings and news to week ending 12 July 2026
Image- breeding plumage Spotted Redshank, South Lake, MJM.
Upcoming Events
4x4 Photo Safari - Thursday 16 July
The Urban Birder's 20th Anniversary: Guided Birding Walk - Tuesday 21 July
Guided Birdwatch Walk - Tuesday 4 August
Birding for Beginners - Wednesday 5 August
Summer Walkway
Fully open for the summer, from after 0815hrs to 1630hrs each day. Please allow time to return. Enjoy.
Monday 6 July
South Lake
Three breeding plumage Spotted Redshanks, 32 Redshank, 6 Lapwing, 4 Green Sandpiper, 9 Ruff, 3 Little-ringed Plover (1 juvenile), 13 Black-tailed Godwit, 20 Teal, 112 Gadwall, 2 Tufted Duck broods, 9 Cormorants + Shovelers and Mallards.
Kingfisher Hide
Two Cranes (Evie + 1) in Bottom New Piece.
Top New Piece
Two juvenile Little-ringed Plover, 45+ Lapwing, 10 Redshank, Snipe.
Tack Piece
Six Green Sandpiper, 18 Teal, 4 Redshank, 7 Gadwall, Great Egret and Grey Heron.
Estuary Tower
Six Cranes on the Dumbles + Great Egret flew past. Green Sandpiper on the Dumbles scrape.
Rushy Hide/Peng Observatory- growing broods of Avocet, Tufted Duck, Gadweall, Black-headed Gull and Shelducks.
