Latest sightings
Whitethroats
The hedges about the Holden Tower and Knott Hide were very busy this morning, some large counts of warblers were made with 12+ Lesser Whitethroat, 5+ Common Whitethroat, 25+ Blackcap and 40+ Chiffchaff among the highlights. The Linnet flock continues to i
22 August 2017
Plenty of juvenile passerines about
Heavy overnight rain followed by a damp morning may well have been responsible for a fall of passerines, the hedges were very busy with young birds which are now making their own way in life. A little patience in any sunny spot with fruits should reveal w
21 August 2017
Today's sightings
Another lovely sunny day to make the most of as the weather tomorrow looks a bit more mixed. Wood Sandpiper (c) Roger Byng Robbie Garnett Hide The Wood Sandpiper remains on the Tack Piece along with 2 Green Sandpiper,
19 August 2017
Today's sightings
A very mixed bag weather-wise with glorious sunny spells interspersed with thunderstorms. The morning hide rounds were a pleasure though in the sun, with a nice selection of birds to make a great day out. Lesser Whitethr
18 August 2017
Today's sightings
A gloriously sunny day with some great action including a pair of Marsh Harrier sparring in front of the Holden Tower. Check out the picture below and others on our Twitter here. Marsh Harriers (c) Roy Shilham South
17 August 2017
Today's Sightings
South Lake Black-Tailed Godwit 198, Redshank 35, Ruff 12, Snipe 8, Lapwing 50, Grey Heron, and the Cattle Egret left early this morning. Zeiss Hide Buzzard 2, Lapwing 111, Redshank 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Black-Tailed Godwit 1, Kestrel 1, Teal 27 Kingfisher
16 August 2017
Today's Sightings
South Lake Black-Tailed Godwit 185, Ruff 4, Redshank 42, Dunlin 1, Lapwing 70 Zeiss Hide Lapwing 80, Cetti's Warbler 1, Teal 40, Redshank 3 Kingfisher Hide Buzzard 1, Grey Heron 1, Little Grebe 2, Common Crane 3 Holden Tower and Midpoint Peregrine 1, Ma
15 August 2017
Today's sightings
It feels like we've had a mini clear out with numbers of all species not quite what they have been over the last week. Just one Wood Sandpiper was on the Tack Piece this morning, although a second bird yesterday did disappear down the back channel so mo
14 August 2017
Today's sightings
Only 2 Wood Sandpiper were seen this morning on the Tack Piece along with a reduced number of Green Sandpiper too. The Cattle Egret again dropped in to the South Lake for a short time. South Lake Hides The Black-tailed Godwit flock were at roost this mo
13 August 2017
Today's sightings
Its been a glorious sunny day for the most part with a continued great selection of birds available, including the three Wood Sandpiper from the Robbie Garnett Hide accompanied by both Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper for comparison. South Lake Hides
12 August 2017
Today's sightings
Blue skies are probably the rarest sighting of the week so far! Its a gorgeous day here with a great selection of birds to come and see, stars of the show currently being the two Wood Sandpiper on the Tack Piece. South Lake Hides A nice mix of waders an
10 August 2017
Dunlin increase
Top New Piece from Zeiss Hide Dunlin numbers have increased dramatically in the last couple of days, lots of juveniles are present with the moulting adults, the flock displays a variety of sizes, bill lengths and stage of moult making interesting viewing
7 August 2017
Water Shrew seen on safari
Landrover Safaris A good day with a Water Shrew showing on both outings, Hobby, Marsh Harrier, Buzzard, 2 Kestrel and Sparrowhawk made it a rewarding trip for raptor sightings. Two Grass Snakes were also seen with Curlew, Shelduck, Sanderling, Dunlin and
6 August 2017
Today's sightings
After a short downpour this morning the reserve is currently bathed in sunshine, but thunderstorms are forecast later. Fingers crossed the bands of weather will drop in some new arrivals for us. South Lake Hides Again, most of the reserve action is here
5 August 2017
Today's sightings
Wader numbers are gradually starting to increase as Autumn progresses, most notable are the arrival of the first few Snipe. Mid Point and Summer Walkway This morning's rounds saw waders distributed across the estuary in several large groups. Over 200 Du
2 August 2017