Latest sightings
Display creeping in
A number of species are beginning to display and show interest in nest sites
28 February 2022
Wintering bird departures
Off they go!
27 February 2022
Coming to the end
We've seen the first of our Bewick's Swans leave us in the last week, with just 41 birds remaining this morning
25 February 2022
Between Storm Dudley and Eunice
A calmer day sandwiched between this weeks two storms.
17 February 2022
Windy weather
We're seeing periods of windy stormy weather moving through in the coming days with birds moving around the reserve to find shelter
16 February 2022
Monday 14 February
A summary of this mornings sightings
14 February 2022
Sunday 13 February
A wet and windy dayRushy Hide/Peng ObservatoryAt least 105 Bewick's Swans, 115 Pintail, single Avocet and 1000+ ducks including Pochard, Tufted Duck, Teal and Mallard.South LakeFive Cattle Egret called in on on eof the islands briefly, no doubt reluctant
13 February 2022
Friday's wildlife sightings
After a cold start the sun came through to leave a glorious winter's day
11 February 2022
Times are changing
Times are changing and spring is arriving, but we still have a good helping of winter wildlife on offer
10 February 2022
Tuesday 8 February 2022
Rushy Hide/Peng ObservatoryA dawn count which included the Tack Piece found only 97 Bewick's Swans on site, have we seen the first return departures?Estuary TowerRoss's Goose with the Barnacle Goose flock on the Dumbles, three Snow Geese also present, 2 P
8 February 2022
Monday 7 February 2022 sightings
Highlights from around the reserve
7 February 2022
Wet weekend
A blustery and wet weekend restored water levels in many areas
6 February 2022
Kingfishers becoming more regular
Activity at the Kingfisher Hide has become more frequent in recent days
4 February 2022
World Wetlands Day 2 February 2022
It's looking like another good day to watch wetland birds on the reserve.
2 February 2022
Pink-footed Geese again
Three Pink-footed Geese over the weekend
30 January 2022