Latest sightings
Time for a preen
This morning's rain seemed to encourage most of the birds to take the opportunity to preen, a vital part of looking after their plumage especially as they currently undertake their moult. Rushy Hide At least 7 Green Sandpipers were present this morning, a
26 July 2017
Young Goshawk
A number of sightings from about the reserve concerning a young Goshawk, it was seen about the Rushy and Tack Piece and from the afternoon Landrover safari. Brilliant views of the bird were had by all as it flew low ahead of the Landrover before it flew u
24 July 2017
Water levels on the up
Another night of rain kept the levels up, the wader flocks remained on site with some moving to the estuary. Rushy Pen A juvenile Little-ringed Plover, 2 Redshank, 40 Black-tailed Godwit and up to 15 Green Sandpiper on the lower pond today. Tack Piece T
23 July 2017
Today's sightings
South Lake Hides A tightly packed flock of mixed waders were on the far shoreline of the wader scrape comprising 145 Black-tailed Godwits, 100 Lapwing, 41 Redshank and 7 Ruff. A total of 7 Oystercatchers were spread across the area. . Zeiss Hide After t
22 July 2017
Today's sightings
A nice selection of waders on offer at present right across the reserve with a few new arrivals too. South Lake Hides An adult Little-ringed Plover was at the northern end of the scrape, nearest the Discovery Hide. A mixed wader flock of 116 Black-taile
21 July 2017
Ruff arrivals
South Lake At least ten adult Ruff feeding on the scrape, six appeared to be female, the males are looking quite scruffy and varied as they are moulting. 45+ Redshank included a number of juveniles, these can be quite confusing for the beginner as they ar
20 July 2017
Yellow Wagtails arrive to 'stage'
Middle Point At least three Yellow Wagtail were on the fences near the estuary, they also visited the cattle herd in the Tack Piece, this is likely to herald the increase in numbers over coming weeks. A flock of 140 Dunlin were on the mudflats with an adu
18 July 2017
Today's sightings
Rushy Pen Still busy with waders, 147 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Little-ringed Plover, 10 Green Sandpiper, 5+ Lapwing and single Oystercatcher and Redshank as well as broods of Greylag and Canada Goose, Mallards, Tufted Ducks, Gadwall, Teal, Coots and Moorhen
17 July 2017
Today's sightings
Rushy Hide A nice selection of waders on offer here including Greenshank, 10 Green Sandpiper, 83 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 juvenile Little-ringed Plover, 5 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher and 2 Redshank. The Redshank were particularly busy, occasionally squabblin
16 July 2017
Three Little Ringed Plover
Rushy Good close views of Green Sandpipers, Black Tailed Godwits and a Grey Wagtail. Great to see 3 Little Ringed Plovers and single Redshank and Greenshank further back. The two Cranes were on the meadow and a Little Grebe on top pond. Around 40 Sand Ma
15 July 2017
Waders and Cranes
Rushy Pen Green Sandpiper 15, Greenshank 1, Redshank 1, Oystercatcher 2, Lapwing 6, Little Ringed Plover 1 South Lake Crane 2 ad 1 chick, Black Tailed Godwit 181, Ruff 3 ad, males including a very black bird, Redshank 6, Lapwing 80, Green Sandpiper 2
14 July 2017
Today's sightings
South Lake Hides A nice selection of waders on the scrape today including 204 Black-tailed Godwits, 4 Avocet, 28 Redshank, 20+ Lapwing, 6 very variable Ruff and a single Green Sandpiper and Oystercatcher. The Crane family were feeding along the shorelin
13 July 2017
Today's sightings
South Lake Hides The South Lake complex continues to attract a great selection of birds which can be enjoyed from the Discovery Hide or Hogarth Hide. Ducks on the deep lake include at least 52 Gadwall mixed in amongst the Mallard and Tufted Duck. Look
12 July 2017
A welcome drop of rain
The rain was welcome today, a chance to top up the scrapes which were drying up rapidly. At least 19 Green Sandpiper were about the various scrapes. Zeiss Hide Top New Piece- Green Sandpiper, 40 Avocet, 50+ Redshank +2 chicks, Greenshank, 3 Oystercatcher,
11 July 2017
Snipe and Golden Plover return
Zeiss Hide Top New Piece- The first returning Golden Plover was a fresh juvenile among the 125 Lapwing. The Dunlin increased to 97, all of which are in breeding plumage. 34 Avocet, 2 Oystercatcher, 79 Redshank (4 juveniles+ 2 chicks), 106 Black-tailed God
10 July 2017