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Wildlife sightings for 27th November 2017
1 Bittern - main lake 4 Snipe - grazing marsh, wader scrape 11 Fieldfare - South route 1 Water Pipit - wader scrape 1 Siskin - South route 3 Redpoll - wildside 1 Chiffchaff - wildside 1 Peregrine - perched on Charing Cross hospital Additional sig
27 November 2017
Seven species of Raptor
Slightly milder than yesterday although still feeling bitingly cold as rain and hail shower blew through. Hail shower skirting the reserve this morning Seven species of raptor today with Red Kite, Merlin, Peregrine, 5
26 November 2017
Today's highlights
European (Russian) White-fronted Goose family arriving on the Bottom New Piece Kingfisher Hide Flocks of waders and wildfowl are favouring this field, the seasonal management has resulted in perfect conditions for the species that are gathering. Golden
26 November 2017
Sightings Sunday 26th November
Bright and Sunny start to the day, all hides are open including Summer walk. Sightings so far today: Whooper swan Mute swan Pink-footed goose Gadwall Pintail Pochard Shelduck Shoveler Teal Wigeon Little egret Black-tailed godwit Curlew Dunlin Little stint
26 November 2017
Wildlife sightings for 26th November 2017
1 Bittern - main lake SE corner a.m., then flew across the lake to the N shore 12 Snipe - flew up from marsh p.m. 34 Fieldfare - sheltered lagoon, some flew W towards wildside 1 Water Pipit - main lake island near WWF hide, flew on to the marsh 2 Bramblin
26 November 2017
Green-winged Teal
It was only a matter of time before a Green-winged Teal turned up with Eurasian Teal. Although there is no science to back this statement up, we think that if you get over 3000 Teal then there is a good chance of the Green-winged Teal being present, based
25 November 2017
Today's sightings
Mute swan Whooper swan Bewick swan Greylag Pink-footed goose Canada goose Shelduck Mallard Shoveler Wigeon Teal Pochard Pintail Crane (x2, in flight) Grey heron Moorhen Coot Black-tailed godwit Redshank Curlew Dunlin Snipe Golden plover Lapwing Cormorant
25 November 2017
Clear Skies more Bewicks
Bewick's swans Rushy After a clear calm night 5 more Bewicks were on the Rushy this morning bringing the total to 9. Pintail Pochard and 200 Teal all looking great and the odd redshank and a single Little Stint are sp
25 November 2017
Reserve Update Saturday 25th November
Good morning for a wander....Goldcrest, Fieldfare, Redwing and Long-tailed Tits are present in the Hawthorns down the Avenue. Due to their presence there was also a female Sparrowhawk perched up in one of the Sycamore trees first thing. The Water Rail
25 November 2017
Wildlife sightings for 25th November 2017
1 Bittern - main lake (North shore) 1 Pintail - grazing marsh 3 Water Rail - main lake, grazing marsh 4 Snipe - wader scrape, grazing marsh 4 Fieldfare - flew over heading West 1 Peregrine 1 Siskin October/early November bird highlights: Common Sandpiper
25 November 2017
Wildlife sightings 24/11/17
a.m. high tide Wader Lake - 80% frozen Teal 2 Lapwing 20 Saline lagoon - 100% frozen Hawthorn Wood Willow tit Coal tit 2 GS woodpecker Dunnock 2 Great tit 6 Blue tit 4 Chaffinch 6 Other birds Kingfisher - gully Meadow pipit 2 - stream channel Tufted duck
24 November 2017
We are back...
After a few computer problems we are back with some bird news! It's looking fantastic at the moment but wrap up warm! As of late the reserve is packed with ducks, geese and swans with new arrivals everyday. Over 1000+
24 November 2017
Today's Highlights
Whooper swans Bewick's swan Wigeon Pochard Pintail Teal Tufted duck Marsh harrier Peregrine Sparrowhawk Buzzard Great white egret-Lady Fen Little egret Lapwing Golden plover Redshank Moorhen Snipe Black-tailed godwit Cormorant Pink-footed geese Tree sparr
24 November 2017
Sightings Friday 24th
With the weather still mild we are awaiting the return of more wintering birds, although Golden Plover and White Fronted Goose numbers are climbing steadily. The tack Piece is currently filling up with water and it is becoming popular with the grazers and
24 November 2017
Recent Sightings (22nd-24th Nov)
British Steel Hide A 1st winter Spoonbill was seen on the saline lagoons on the 24th as well as a Water Pipit. Waders have included 107 Lapwing, 24 Redshank, 6 Greenshank, 1 Spotted Redshank, 1 Snipe and 1 Dunlin. Wildfowl have included 2 Shelduck, 26 W
24 November 2017