Latest sightings
Two Garganey showing well on South Lake
South Lake Great birding again from here, highlights include 2 Garganey among 120 Teal and a high count of 132 Shoveler. Among the waders 2 Curlew Sandpiper are probably best but also a great mix of ages and sex among 8 Ruff . There were 22 mostly sleepin
9 September 2016
A not so Ruff count
We seem to have had an influx of Ruff this morning with at least 26 birds present. The species can be seen from almost every hide with individuals totals being 13 birds on the Rushy Pen, 2 on the Top New Piece as seen from Zeiss Hide, at least 5 on Sout
8 September 2016
Otter-ly lovely
Does the title say it all? An Otter was seen this morning from the Kingfisher Hide. At first the only suggestion as to the animal's presence was when a pair of Coot and a Little Grebe flushed from the main ditch. Then a clatter of reeds before brief
7 September 2016
World Shorebird day...
The scrapes are busy with waders with high tide being the best time to see the greatest variety. Speaking of variety it is well worth looking carefully at the 17+ (possibly 24) Ruff that are on site. This species is well known for displaying various sizes
6 September 2016
Today's Sightings
A few new arrivals this morning with a cracking juvenile Wood Sandpiper and a Garganey both on the Rushy. A second Garganey was also in front of the Kingfisher Hide. Garganey Rushy Pen A couple of really nice birds
5 September 2016
South Lake waders
This morning's hides round was well before High Tide, but all the wader action was happening at South Lake with 7 species present including 2 Curlew Sandpiper. The cool and cloudy start to the day has kept warbler action low so far but lots of Chiffchaf
4 September 2016
High Tide waders
Zeiss Hide Good high tide this morning pushed lots of small waders into the Top New Piece. Among 45 Dunlin and 20 Ringed Plovers were 4 Curlew Sandpiper, 5 Ruff , 6 Black Tailed Godwit and single Knot and Little Stint. Teal numbers looked a little higher
3 September 2016
Curlew Sandpipers on show
Rushy Teal 50 Ruff 2 Green Sandpiper 1 Common Sandpiper 1 Robbie Garnet Hide Whinchat 1 on weeds in middle of field. Zeiss Hide Barnacle Goose 160 Teal 636 Daily increases around the site at the moment. Ruff 3 Redshank 5 Dunlin 11 09.00 high tide Cettis 1
2 September 2016
Great sightings
A great day for sightings with one of the highlights being a Great White Egret seen out on the Hundred Acre fields during the Land Rover Safaris. The safaris have also given excellent views of Hobby all day and a Redstart was seen on the route. Otherw
1 September 2016
New birds
Although it started off as a chilly morning (compared to recent days), the bird activity soon picked up with a little sunshine. The walkway to the Holden Tower was again the place to be for warblers, with Whitethroat and Lesser Whitethroat two of the m
31 August 2016
Today's sightings
Another lovely day in the sunshine and lots of birds to see. Warbler activity continues to be strong, and again the Knott Hide is one of the best places although the hedgerows and trees around the whole reserve seems alive. Out on the Land Rover Safar
30 August 2016
Today's sightings
What's going on? Its a Bank Holiday Monday and its another gloriously sunny day! Along with the weather we've got some great birds to see. The Knott Hide is once again great for warbler activity with Lesser Whitethroat, Garden Warbler and Cetti's Wa
29 August 2016
Garden Warbler
Garden Warbler this morning- M.J.McGill Rushy Pen Hide A juvenile Little Grebe continues to fish the top lake, we only seem them rarely at this site. A few Snipe, Gadwall and Shoveler were also on the top pond. The lower pond held a Common Sandpiper,
28 August 2016
Todays Sightings
South Lake Black Tern. No sign yet of yesterdays bird. Black Tailed Godwit 124 Lapwing 74 Ruff 2 Redshank 2 Spotted Redshank 1 juv, Teal 24 Rushy Common Sandpiper 3 Green Sandpiper 3 Black Tailed Godwit 13 Snipe 2 Grey Wagtail 1 Kingfisher 1 Holden Tower
27 August 2016
Waders and Warblers
The weather is back to being sunny and warm today and the warbler activity has again picked up. The Knott Hide continues to be one of the best places to catch up with Blackcap, Lesser Whitethroat and Reed Warbler but all the hides on the walk to the Hol
26 August 2016