Sightings - Slimbridge
A blustery start
It is rather windy this morning, with birds taking shelter where they can and bringing some closer to our hides
5 October 2022
A Ruff count
Amongst the waders on the reserve and estuary this week are a flock of at least 40 Ruff, maybe even more
4 October 2022
Wader action continuing
Flocks of waders are continuing to come in to the Top New Piece, despite the falling tides
3 October 2022
'tseep' - our first Redwing of the season
The first Redwing of the season flew over the car park this morning, two birds heading south-east. We're also continuing to see a great selection of waders on the river, and an adult Mediterranean Gull was on the South Lake
2 October 2022
A rather grey day
This morning the estuary was hidden in fog, which eventually lifted but the weather remains grey with rain to come
30 September 2022
More estuary waders
Despite the weather it has been another good morning for waders on the estuary, with a good mixed flock showing well from Middle Point
29 September 2022
High tide counts
The team made a coordinated high tide roost count this morning to get an accurate picture of how many waders are currently with us
28 September 2022
Curlew Sandpiper count
Top New PieceAt least 14 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers were on the flood with a flock of c350 Dunlin, 7 Ringed Plover, at least seven Little Stint, 12 Snipe, a Green Sandpiper, 8 Ruff, 3 Spotted Redshank, 4 Black-tailed Godwit and 300+ Teal were also present
25 September 2022
Thursday 22 September sightings
RushyThe work continues at the back of the Rushy, the excavator is on site and has begun pond/island/landscaping and the work part have been strimming, raking and collecting. This work will continue tomorrow. A Little Grebe has been on the top pond all da
22 September 2022
Today's sightings and seasonal habitat works
Wildfowl and Waders on South Lake/Tack Piece/Top New Piece All sites are hosting flocks of Teal, Pintail, Wigeon, Black-tailed Godwit and Snipe.Three juvenile Curlew Sandpipers have been touring the scrapes today, they have been seen in the Rushy, South L
21 September 2022
Feeling autumnal
There is a definite chill in the air this morning, with a cool breeze and hedgerows filled with berries, it is feeling very autumnal
15 September 2022
A Canteen of Spoonbills
Yes, apparently a 'canteen' is a recognised collective noun for Spoonbill!
14 September 2022
Big tides over weekend
We're seeing a series of big tides at present, with a good selection of waders on the estuary being pushed on to the Top New Piece
12 September 2022
A day of reflection
We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Our thoughts are with her family at this time, and with the entire nation as we remember our monarch after a life of extraordinary service.
9 September 2022
The rides are ready
On Wednesday we cut the rides in the reedbed outside the Zeiss Hide, ready for the winter. On their first full day they were already attracting a certain species...
8 September 2022