Latest sightings
Another Wood Sandpiper
A Wood Sandpiper was found on the Top New Piece this morning, viewed from the Zeiss Hide.
10 July 2020
Crane chick continues to grow
Down at the Kingfisher Hide our Crane chick continues to grow well, although it was a little soggy this morning walking through the wet grass.
9 July 2020
Today's sightings
A little damp on and off today, but high tide pushed in a few birds
8 July 2020
Two more Ruff
Top New Piece from Zeiss HideThree male Ruff (blonde, black and white phases) and two Reeves, 2 Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 92 Black-tailed Godwit, 5 Little-ringed Plover (4 adults, 1 juvenile), 3 adult breeding plumage Dunlin, 7 Redshank, 52 Avoce
7 July 2020
Fulmar floated in on the tide and a Spotted Redshank has arrived
Middle PointThe strong winds have pushed a seabird this far up the Severn, a tired (or sick) Fulmar was seen floating past Middle Point.Other counts from the high tide period on the saltmarsh shelf included 137 Curlew, 15 Oystercatcher, 4 Common Sandpiper
6 July 2020
Another gusty Summer day, Avocet broods now fledging
Another windy day but not enough to push any seabirds this far up the Severn. We noted returning Dunlin and a mini influx of Common Sandpipers as these birds head South during the return passage period, Dunlin numbers should now increase with adults appea
5 July 2020
The week that was
A look back a the week's sightings ahead of our hides reopening tomorrow
3 July 2020
Med Gulls and hide access update
Important update...All of our hides will be closed from Tuesday 30 June up to and including Friday 3 July.This is under instruction from the local authority, based upon their interpretation of current government guidance. Until then the South Lake Discove
29 June 2020
Breezy
We've had 30mph winds consistently blowing up the Severn today, many of the birds have been sheltering behind islands, vegetation or choosing sheltered spots to feed. Most of the waders that arrived late last week remain on the scrapes.Middle PointUp to 6
28 June 2020
Change of plan
Unfortunately we arrived to news this morning that we have been asked to close some of our hides.
26 June 2020
Hare today, still tomorrow?
An unexpected treat this morning in the roadside fields - our first Brown Hare for 4-5 years! Martin picked it out whilst out on the tractor this morning.
24 June 2020
More green sandpipers
Estuary TowerGreat views but quiet on the bird front, the usual skylarks a few barnacle Geese on the edge of the estuary included the bar headed hybrid. Cuckoo calling to the south. A Little Ringed Plover close to the tower on the Tack Piece.Tack PieceA L
20 June 2020
Today's sightings
A much drier day than yesterday, but still with bands of rain moving through.
19 June 2020
It's a wet one
The forecast is for rain all day today, but there is still some great birding to be done.
18 June 2020
Sunny spells
A mix of sunny spells today with the clouds of a thunderstorm looming as the day came to an end.
17 June 2020