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Reserve Update- Thursday 7th June
There is lots of nestbox activity down the avenues, with Blue Tit and Great Tit chicks being fed and cheeping away. Robin chicks were also possibly heard in some undergrowth. 3 baby rabbits were spotted in their usual place half way down the Saltcot Loa
7 June 2018
Wildlife sightings for 7th June 2018
1 Common Tern - reservoir lagoon 2 Teal - wader scrape 2 Red-crested Pochard - main lake 3+ Lapwing chicks - grazing marsh 1 Peregrine - perched on the hospital May/June bird highlights: Savi's Warbler, Temminck’s Stint, Jack Snipe, Green Sand
7 June 2018
Today's sightings
Kingfisher Hide The Kingfisher activity has now dropped a little as we (hopefully) await a second brood in a few weeks time, but things are still busy down here with a pair of Little Grebe with four chicks. Out on the scrape in the Bottom New Piece were
6 June 2018
Osprey
An excellent day on site yesterday with the appearance of an Osprey being the main highlight, the bird has apparently been in the local area for at least a week, this is the first sighting at the Mere this year of an Osprey.
6 June 2018
Today's sightings
Mute swan (+ 7 cygnets, Lady fen) Whooper swan (+ 2 cygnets, main observatory) Greylag Egyptian goose Shelduck (+ 8 chicks, Friends hide) Shoveler Mallard Pintail Garganey (x2, main observatory) Gadwall Pochard Red-crested pochard (main observatory) Tufte
6 June 2018
Wildlife sightings for 6th June 2018
1 Peregrine - perched on the hospital 2 Shelduck - wader scrape 1 Common Tern - main lake 20+ Swift - main lake 1 Kestrel - entrance area 2 Blackcap - sheltered lagoon 1 Teal - wader scrape May/June bird highlights: Savi's Warbler, Temminck’s
6 June 2018
Recent Sightings (2nd-5th June)
Birds from the Reserve Recent sightings from the reserve have included 3 Spoonbills (5th June), a pair of Teal, a Wigeon, a pair of Shoveler, 4 Little Egrets and 5 Redshank from the British Steel Hide. Up to 300 Black-tailed Godwits are still regularly
5 June 2018
Moth Morning experiences at Arundel Wetland Centre
Eyed hawkmoth just released from after April moth survey pauses on a fence post. Pale hassock, flame-shouldered and light brocade sounds like a fashion show but these creatures may eat the clothes instead of wear them
5 June 2018
Volunteering?
A young girl being given a Dusty Duck log book at WWT Martin Mere. Volunteer your time and meet new people at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is looking for enthusiastic volunteers of all
5 June 2018
Today's sightings
Mute swan (+ 7 cygnets) Whooper swan Greylag Shelduck Shoveler Mallard Pintail Gadwall Wigeon Tufted duck Coot Moorhen Bittern (heard booming, seen flying, Nelson-Lyle hide) Little egret Oystercatcher Black-tailed godwit Redshank Avocet Lapwing Common te
5 June 2018
Wildlife sightings for 5th June 2018
2 Common Tern - main lake 32 Swift - over reserve & river 1 Swallow - reservoir lagoon 1 Kestrel - main lake 18+ Black-Headed Gull chicks - main lake rafts May/June bird highlights: Savi's Warbler, Temminck’s Stint, Jack Snipe, Green Sandpi
5 June 2018
Wildlife sightings 05/06/18
a.m. high tide Wader Lake Grey heron 24 Shoveler 1 Shelduck 10 + 11 ducklings Avocet 21 + 2 chicks Black headed gull 44 Common tern 101+ Black tailed godwit 11 Little ringed plover 2 Gadwall 11 Redshank 2 Lapwing 4 Saline lagoon Shelduck 4 + 10 ducklings
5 June 2018
First Tufted Duck brood of 2018
The first Tufted Duck brood was recorded in the 100 Acre reed bed today, we should see dozens more hatching over the next few weeks. Additional Shelduck broods have appeared on the estuary and can be seen from Middle Point. See image below. A brood of Gad
4 June 2018
Oystercatchers nesting again
Oystercatchers are nesting in the Tundra exhibit and are trying again at the Sand Martin hide Nature notes with Reserve Manager Paul Stevens: A pair of oystercatchers at Sand Martin hide, on the gravel island to the l
4 June 2018
Today's Highlights
Marsh harrier Mute swan Whooper swan Shelduck + 8 ducklings Shoveler + ducklings Mallard + 9 ducklings Garganey-male at Friends hide Tufted duck Wigeon Great white egret Little egret Bittern-booming at Friends hide Ruff-male in breeding plumage Lapwing Mo
4 June 2018