Latest sightings
A few more Green Sandpiper
We've seen a few more Green Sandpiper arrive overnight
10 July 2019
Post breeding waders arriving to moult
The last couple of weeks have seen adult waders returning to our scrapes and the Severn estuary, many of them arriving to complete the post breeding moult. It's great to see a number of juvenile waders also appearing in the flocks, some reared here on the
9 July 2019
July WeBS (Wetland Bird Survey) count
Another warm sunny day, plenty of butterflies on the wing included many Marbled Whites (pictured). We didn't have the staff or time to cover the July 2019 WeBS count yesterday so it was carried out today. Results as follows...12 Little Grebe, 6 Cormorant,
8 July 2019
Evenings on the Estuary
It's been a busy weekend of events with our annual Evenings on the Estuary offering great birding against the sunset over the Severn.
7 July 2019
Kingfishers feeding young
Zeiss HideReed Bunting and Warblers close to the hide. 19 adult Avocet and at least 5 youngsters, Redshank 54, Black tailed Godwit 43, Shelduck broods of 6 and 7 youngsters, Ruff 1, Dunlin 3, Little Grebe and mixed flock of moulting ducks.Kingfisher HideH
6 July 2019
Another warm one
Temperatures this morning were already high as the morning rounds started
5 July 2019
Painted Ladies
The invasion of Painted Lady butterflies continues to be evident across the reserve, not least in the car park this morning
4 July 2019
Kingfishers hatch
Activity at the Kingfisher Hide would suggest that the second brood have now hatched, with both parents busy feeding their new family
28 June 2019
Back to sunshine
We're at the start of a warm spell with the morning being wall to wall blue skies and rising temperatures.
27 June 2019
Little Bustard access tonight
We have managed to organize special Late Access for the Little Bustard, it didn't look like we could offer this earlier in the day but our wonderful volunteers came to the rescue. We may not be able to offer this again this week. See @Slimbridge_wild on T
26 June 2019
Little Bustard
A male Little Bustard has been found on the reserve, viewable from the seawall out on the Dumbles.
24 June 2019
Today's Sightings
Sightings from around the reserve today.
21 June 2019
More signs of Autumn
The first Snipe of the Autumn was on the Top New Piece today, earlier than we'd usually expect but another sure sign the seasons are progressing.
19 June 2019
The rain continues
A few dry spells have emerged today but it has been another predominately wet day.
18 June 2019
Cranes hatch and Curlew update
After losing their first eggs during the drought Spring we are very pleased to see that Crane pair Wendy and Albert have hatched at least one chick. They cannot currently be seen from any of the hides, we hope to be able to spot them when Wild Safaris res
17 June 2019