Latest sightings
140 Russian White-fronted Geese and the Glossy Ibis again
The Russian White fronted Goose flock numbered 140 today, they are currently favouring the Ox Piece, best to look from the Estuary Tower to view the field. if you scan across the Tack Piece they are in the next field to the NE. At least three Greenland Wh
31 December 2021
Good birding in the mild winter weather
A Glossy Ibis was flushed from the Rushy by the Marsh Harrier after spending ten minutes here, it flew toward South Lake + 14 Snipe, 1 Avocet and 99 Bewick's Swans this morning. South LakeBusy at the duck marsh with Teal and Shoveler, a few Gadwall and W
30 December 2021
101 Bewick's Swans
No dalmatians, just the 101 Bewick's Swans here today
29 December 2021
More new arrivals
At least ten new Bewick's Swans were on the pond this morning, and the Black-tailed Godwit flock have returned
28 December 2021
Unwanted guests for breakfast
One of our Peregrines caught breakfast this morning, but was soon joined by two unwelcome dining companions
27 December 2021
Pink-footed Geese arrive
A group of four Pink-feet were on the Bottom New Piece this morning
21 December 2021
A foggy start
It has been a busy few days on the reserve, with a foggy start to end the week
19 December 2021
A few more Bewick's Swans have arrived
A few more new faces on the 'Rushy'
13 December 2021
Head for the Kingfisher Hide
Overlooked by the Kingfisher Hide, the Bottom New Piece field is pulling in great numbers of birds this week
9 December 2021
Monday 6 December sightings
Canoe TrailGreat White Egret fishing by canoe hut but flew to the Long Ground Pool, it has also been seen in the Matrix (Grounds) early morning.Bottom New PieceRoss's Goose with the Barnacle flock + c200 Dunlin. Top New PieceImm Spoonbill roosting on one
6 December 2021
Thursday 2 December sightings
Still plenty to look out for about the reserve as we slip into winter.Estuary TowerA Goshawk was hunting Rabbits along the seawall, two Brent Geese, presumably the Dark-bellied Geese that were seen in the Bottom New Piece yesterday were among the Canada a
2 December 2021
Calm before the storm
Some wet and windy weather is forecast for the weekend, but we're bathed in sunshine today
26 November 2021
Russian White-fronted Goose increase and a few more Bewick's Swans
Further arrivals overnightThe Bottom New Piece held all the 'White-fronts' early this morning before they started to visit the Dumbles, a count of 76 Russian 'White-front's' was made with the three Greenland 'White-front's' with them for good measure. Oth
23 November 2021
Bewick's Swan and White-front fall
A cold clear night with a Northerly airflow led to a frosty morning, many shallow water areas were frozen over first thing. it also meant that conditions were good for migration, we were greeted by singing Bewick's Swans at first light on the Rushy today.
22 November 2021
Merlin blasts through
A Merlin blasted through the Tack Piece and Rushy at lunchtime before being seen over the Top New Piece later
19 November 2021