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Thursday's sightings

Thursday's sightings

A very foggy start with poor visibility has quickly turned into a glorious blue sky.  Despite the fog several Yellow Wagtail were heard in flight over the site, and the hedgerows are filled with Chiffchaff and Blackcap.   South Lake Hides Birds on t

13 September 2018

Wildlife sightings - 13/09/18

Wildlife sightings - 13/09/18

a.m. Tide Level: High Wader Lake Redshank 36 Greenshank 3 Black-tailed godwit 2 Avocet (juv) 1 Common snipe 5 Lapwing 22 Curlew 4 Teal 36 Grey heron 3 Saline Lagoon Curlew 3 Black-headed gull 60 Linnet 2 Hawthorn Wood Great spotted woodpecker 2 Nuthatch 1

13 September 2018

A Day in the Life of Megan - Practical Reserve Volunteer

A Day in the Life of Megan - Practical Reserve Volunteer

The trill of the alarm clock at 8am on a Sunday morning may not appeal to everyone, however not everyone gets to spend their free time volunteering at Steart Marshes (unless you decide to after reading this of course!). The excitement of the days challeng

13 September 2018

Wildlife sightings for 13th September 2018

Wildlife sightings for 13th September 2018

8 Wigeon - main lake 3 Snipe - main lake, wader scrape 48 Teal - wader scrape 3 Little Grebe - main lake 1 Yellow Wagtail - reservoir lagoon 1 Grey Wagtail - entrance lake 1 Stonechat - entrance lake 18 Blackcap - wildside, South route, sheltered lagoon 4

13 September 2018

Emperor Geese.

Emperor Geese.

There’s nothing quite as fluffy as an Emperor Goose gosling; but you need that dense down (baby feathers) when you hatch in the wilds of arctic Alaska where zero degrees is considered to be like summer! Here at WWT our Emperor geese are the plumpest gee

12 September 2018

Today's sightings

Today's sightings

Mute swan Whooper swan Barnacle goose Greylag Shelduck Shoveler Mallard Gadwall Wigeon Teal Little grebe Cormorant Coot Moorhen Grey heron Black-tailed godwit (30+) Ruff (x9) Avocet Green sandpiper Little-ringed plover Black-headed gull Kingfisher (x2) St

12 September 2018

Wednesday's sightings

Wednesday's sightings

Its a dull overcast morning with a slight drizzle in the air, but the weather looks set to improve ready for the weekend and our Severn Wader Festival.  Find out more about the event here.  Work will continue on the South Lake today as part of our Autum

12 September 2018

Wildlife sightings 12/09/18

Wildlife sightings 12/09/18

a.m. mid tide Wader Lake Black tailed godwit 4 Avocet Redshank 4 Sand martin Black headed gull 110 Lapwing 52 Common snipe Mute swan 2 Saline lagoon Black headed gull 40 Redshank Black tailed godwit Hawthorn Wood Great spotted woodpecker 2 Great tit 5 Gre

12 September 2018

Geese events

Geese events

Pink Footed Geese swimming on a lake at Martin Mere Over the next couple of weeks there will soon be the familiar sound of geese passing overhead – yes Autumn has officially begun, and WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

12 September 2018

Wildlife sightings for 12th September 2018

Wildlife sightings for 12th September 2018

1 Garganey - wader scrape 2 Wigeon - main lake 5 Snipe - wader scrape 3 Little Grebe - main lake 50+ House Martin - reservoir lagoon, grazing marsh 2 Blackcap - South route 1 Peregrine - perched on the hospital 1 Buzzard - main lake 3 Yellow wagtail - fly

12 September 2018

Scrapes looking good for the wader festival

Scrapes looking good for the wader festival

Green Sandpiper and a trio of Spotted Redshanks Rushy Hide The juvenile Little-ringed Plover remains and at least 7 Ruff, 1 Green Sandpiper, 3 Redshank and 12 Lapwing were on the lower pond. The Teal flock fluctuates in number as does the top pond wild

11 September 2018

Marsh Harriers

Marsh Harriers

As is usual for this time of year the reserve currently has up to 5 different Marsh Harriers including a sub adult male which has been giving great views at times. Also briefly yesterday was a ringtail Hen Harrier seen from Ron Barker Hide, presumably the

11 September 2018

Recent sightings 8th - 11th September

Recent sightings 8th - 11th September

British Steel Hide Our regular wading birds are here in high numbers with Black-tailed godwit, Greenshank and Redshank. Ruff and Knot are also spotted frequently as well as a few Spotted Redshank. 10 Shoveler, 20 Wigeon and 15 Pintail have also been spott

11 September 2018

Today's sightings

Today's sightings

Marsh Harrier Kestrel Ruff Barnacle Goose Greylag Goose Teal Avocet Tree Sparrow Blue Tit Kingfisher Green Sandpiper Friends Hide Mallard Whooper Swan Mute Swan Swallow Sand Martin Buzzard Little Grebe Pied Wagtail Coot Great Tit Shoveler Cormorant

11 September 2018

Wildlife sightings 11/09/18

Wildlife sightings 11/09/18

a.m. Wader Lake Avocet Teal 22 Lapwing 5 Black headed gull 80 Grey heron Saline lagoon Black headed gull 16 Teal 9 Hawthorn Wood Great spotted woodpecker 2 Chaffinch 6 Blue tit 5 Bullfinch 3 Great tit 4 Coal tit 2 Greenfinch 2 Goldfinch 3 Willow tit Other

11 September 2018