Ten Pintail could still be seen on Flood Ground this morning although they have now seemingly flown into the field to the North of the Avenue Tower. Look for them feeding in amongst Whooper swans, Barnacle Geese, Greylag Geese, Lapwing, Curlew and Wigeo
13 November 2018
Great start to the day with a Peregrine flying around the Whooper Pond this morning. Not many Whooper swans joining in with the first feed of the day, likely because they are finding plenty of food in the fields around the Avenue Tower. Hopefully more
12 November 2018
Duck numbers continue to rise, the Folly Pond and Flood Ground especially good at the moment. Over 9,000 Barnacle Geese are regularly feeding in the local area with both white leucistic birds and two suspected Barnacle x Snow Goose hybrids amongst them.
10 November 2018
The Barnacle Geese are loving Corner field this morning. We had good numbers around the reserve yesterday with over 10,000 birds recorded during our daily counts. Whooper Swan numbers are building up again on the Whooper Pond although they are still t
8 November 2018
Silver and Gold hide is a good place to visit this morning with over 400 Teal and 300 Wigeon out feeding around the seasonal pool in Corner field. They have been joined by small numbers of Lapwing and Black-tailed Godwit too. Elsewhere on the wader fr
7 November 2018
A mild an sunny day on site, with many duck species such as Teal and Wigeon in high numbers. On the folly pond a Pochard has been spotted snoozing and clearly having a lazy morning (nice for some!!!). A Pintail has also been spotted on the Folly Pond this
5 November 2018
Another sunny and frosty morning on the reserve. The Mute Swan cygnets have been taking their first flights over the past few days, and Whooper Swans are feeding all around the local area. Snipe have been flying over the reserve recently, including 8 over
2 November 2018
The fog from earlier this morning has cleared leaving a clear and sunny day. There were 28 whooper swans on the whooper pond at around 8:30 with more dropping in as the morning progresses. Yesterday proved to be exciting with a Spotted Redshank showin
1 November 2018
Another cold day on the reserve however all the frosty weather has brought the Yellowhammers back on site! Keep an eye out walking from the Farmhouse towards the Peter Scott Observatory as this is where they like to feed among the other passerines. The av
30 October 2018
The temperature remains below zero this morning resulting in some of our ponds being partially frozen. Good numbers of whooper swans on the whooper pond again this morning as well as a new family of mute swans with 4 cygnets. Wigeon numbers also conti
29 October 2018
Even colder this morning, but it seems some of the Whooper Swans have found food elsewhere as there were just 40 on the Whooper Pond at 8:30 as opposed to the 120 we had yesterday. Keep an eye on the fields in the area as they could be feeding out there.
27 October 2018
The cold snap overnight with clear skies has resulted in an influx of Whooper Swans, including some named swans. The sun is shining and the birds look fantastic feeding in the ponds and fields. Named Whooper Swan arrivals: YHS - Solway Siren Lost Darvi
26 October 2018
Exciting morning with some of our named Whooper Swans returning with cygnets. The weather is still mild so new birds arrive daily and some Whoopers continue to feed off the reserve. Will see what happens this weekend with the cold snap and northerly
25 October 2018
Good mix of birds on and around Folly Pond this morning. We have Curlew and Black-tailed Godwit in the waders category, Mallard, Teal, Wigeon and Shoveler representing the ducks, Whooper Swans (obviously a touch late leaving the roosting pond!) and a m
24 October 2018
Nice flight over of Pink footed Geese this morning. The Great White Egret is showing well on the merse from the Saltcot Observatory. Numbers of swans and ducks are creeping up on the Whooper Pond and it was lovely to see a pair of Pintail on there fir
23 October 2018