Sightings and news to week ending 21 December 2025
Wildlife sightings from around the reserve
Monday 15 December
South Lake
From Discovery Hide there were 210 Lapwing, 18 Dunlin, 320 Teal, 81 Shoveler, 49 Tufted Duck, 45 Pochard, 52 Gadwall, 6 Shelduck, 8 Cormorant, 5 Moorhen, 3 Coot, 3 Egyptian Geese, 24 Black-headed Gull and 1 Mute Swan.
Top New Piece
There was a male Marsh Harrier around and about, most of the Teal and Wigeon from the Top new Piece were flushed first thing in the morning.
Kingfisher Hide
Two Little Grebe were fighting over a fish on the water in front of the Hide, with 14 Gadwall, 5 Teal, 5 Blue Tit, Fieldfare and Redwing in the trees and both male and female Stonechat were spotted too.
South Finger Walkway Willow screen
There were 2 Water Rail in the Reed bed and a Bittern in the ditch by the settling pond.
South Finger Walkway
A Bittern was also seen in Dragonfly Pond further along the walkway, in full view.
