What would have Scott thought?

Looking out from the Scott House this morning, our founder Sir Peter Scott would have seen a whole host of birds he may never have imagined would be possible on the Rushy

Looking out from the Scott House this morning, our founder Sir Peter Scott would have seen a whole host of birds he may never have imagined would be possible on the Rushy. Thankfully you don't need to be in the house to see them, as our Rushy Hide and Peng Observatory allow you to see the whole area.

Rushy Hide
Two Spoonbill were on the lower pond again this morning during high tide, with one moving to the upper pond. Then in the same view an adult Crane appeared in the tall grass behind, followed by its well-grown chick who began exercising its wings ready to fledge in the coming days. Back on the lower pond were a flock of 376 Black-tailed Godwit, with other waders including two Spotted Redshank, 19 Redshank, 12 male Ruff plus the first female (reeve) of the season, a Green Sandpiper, two Snipe, a Little Egret and six Avocet.

Estuary Tower
The Crane family - Wendy & Albert - were with their juvenile on the Dumbles this lunchtime, with a second pair nearby sat down in the grass. Two more pairs were on the Top New Piece - Monty & Evie, and Cookie & Pepe. This morning a pair of Peregrine were buzzing the high tide wader roost so no counts were possible. Eight Barnacle Geese were on the Dumbles, freshly arrived from their moulting site upriver at Frampton-on-Severn, six of which were colour-ringed as part of a new study conducted by independent researchers.

Middle Point / Summer Walkway
At least eleven Little Egret were out on the estuary once the tide had dropped, and four Common Tern were also noted. A immature or female Redstart was in the hedgerow along the Summer Walkway.

Zeiss Hide
Two Garganey were on the Top New Piece this morning, along with a juvenile Redshank, a flock of Gadwall, two Grey Heron, and a pair of Barnacle Geese, including one colour-ringed bird.

South Lake
Two drake Pochard were on the deep lake, and five Little Ringed Plover were on the wader scrape.


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