Sightings - Slimbridge
Weekend of 16-17 September sightings
A real change in the weather came into effect today, heavy rain and easterly winds with temperatures more akin to the average for this time of year. Highlights included the following.Sunday 17 SeptemberSouth LakeThree Cattle Egret early morning, they were
17 September 2023
A Canteen of Spoonbills
We currently have at least eight Spoonbill on the reserve - the collective noun being a canteen
15 September 2023
Seasonal work in front of hides continues
The annual work cycle to benefit our birds and wildlife and of course watchers continues through the autumn, we will generally be working in one area (except in mid to late October when hedge cutting days will cover the whole reserve). We have 14 hides an
11 September 2023
Ortolan and Temminck's Stint
Ortolan Bunting, a reserve first
3 September 2023
Severn Bore bringing big tides
This weekend (including today) sees big tides come to the estuary, some of which could completely flood over the Dumbles
1 September 2023
Yellowhammers and Osprey
Two Yellowhammers opposite the Kingfisher Hide were a lemony treat this morning, it was formerly a winter visitor but is now a scarce passage migrant so any sightings are notable, we wait in hope of them finding the winter passerine survival crops that we
29 August 2023
August Bank holiday weekend highlights
Monday 28 AugustRushy Hide/Peng ObservatoryTwo Garganey resting on the shore of top pond island as well as (later in the morning) 4 Spotted Redshank, 6 Snipe, 2 Ruff, 70+ Black-tailed Godwits and 6 Redshanks.Top New PieceLittle Grebe, 2 Grey Heron, 192 Te
28 August 2023
Making hay whilst the sun shines
The farmers all around have been busy making the most of the dry weather, cutting fields and bailing hay as fast as they can
25 August 2023
Look out for juveniles
It's that time of the year when juvenile birds are appearing across the reserve and estuary
24 August 2023
Four Spoonbills on estuary
Four Spoonbill were on the estuary this morning, two showing very well from Middle Point
23 August 2023
Common Scoter on the Severn
A first summer male Common Scoter was on the Severn late morning.Middle PointThree Spoonbills, four Sanderling, 2 Little Stint, 353 Ringed Plover, 27 Dunlin, adult Turnstone, 3 Knot and Whimbrel among the Curlew. The Grey Partridge was seen again. Knott
22 August 2023
Four Marsh Harriers
At least four Marsh Harriers are on site today, possibly five individuals. The fields to the North of the centre seem to be the favoured spot but they range about the reserve and can be encountered anywhere about the site. We had fairly close views of fou
21 August 2023
WeBS Count highlights
The August Wetland Birds Survey (WeBS) Count.
20 August 2023
Spoonbills everywhere!
Lots of great birds finding shelter or food in our carefully managed habitats
17 August 2023
A dozen Cattle Egrets
South LakeVery attractive to the egrets today, probably due to the high winds, at least 12 Cattle Egrets present with a juvenile among them. Hobby, 5 Green Sandpiper, 150+ Black-tailed Godwit, 6 Ruff including a juvenile, a few Redshank, flocks of Teal, S
14 August 2023