Monthly Archives: December 2022

WWT Slimbridge     The first-winter drake SCAUP and 50 Bewick’s Swans on the Rushy this morning. On South Lake the BITTERN showed throughout the morning and early afternoon fishing along E shore of the deep unfrozen section of the lake. … Continue reading →

Coombe Hill Meadows     This morning five Mute Swans, 16 Canada Geese, six Greylags, the juvenile DARK-BELLIED BRENT GOOSE, 95 Mallards, a Pintail, 600 Wigeon, 650 Teal, 30 Shovelers, a Shelduck, a Grey Heron, four Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 30 Lapwings, … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge    The first-winter drake SCAUP on the Rushy again today and the BITTERN still on South Lake. (Tim Jukes). From Estuary Tower this morning, four Buzzards [visible at the same time], a Peregrine, three Stonechats, two Meadow Pipits, … Continue reading →

Gloucester     The male BLACK REDSTART at the Cathedral was in the College Green Christmas tree today. (Graham Cox). Black Redstart by Graham Cox Black Redstart by Graham Cox Chavenage Lane area     Two Red Kites, 110+ Chaffinches, 1000+ corvids … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge    The first-winter SCAUP on the Rushy again today. (Neil Smart/Paul Brunt). A MERLIN through the Tack Piece and a showy Water Rail this morning. (Jeremy Holland). The BITTERN still on South Lake today. (Paul Brunt). Three Buzzards, … Continue reading →

Coombe Hill Meadows     A juvenile DARK-BELLIED BRENT GOOSE on the Northern Meadows this morning at SO 86733 27019 the first for 10 years here, present until 1:30pm at least. Also a Black-tailed Godwit, 40+ Lapwings, two Snipe, a Shelduck, … Continue reading →

Cheltenham     A YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER heard calling from cover at a private garden today. (Mark Dowie). A Jack Snipe at Bentham today. (Richard Tyler/Duncan Dine). Jack Snipe by Rich Tyler WWT Slimbridge     The juvenile/first winter drake GREATER SCAUP initially … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     A juvenile/first winter male GREATER SCAUP from the Peng Observatory at 4pm until dusk. (Martin McGill). The BITTERN showing well this morning on South Lake. Also 15 Ruff. (Neil Smart/Helen Bojaniwska). Gloucester     The male BLACK REDSTART … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     The BITTERN showing well at times on South Lake. Also male and female Goldeneyes. (Jeanne Vitkovskis/Jon Mercer/Chris Newton). From Zeiss hide a Peregrine, two Buzzards and two hunting Marsh Harriers. (Chris Newton). Bittern by Chris Newton Saul … Continue reading →

Rodley     This morning a BRENT GOOSE, 500 Lapwings, 500 Golden Plovers, nine Wigeon and four Snipe. (David Smith). WWT Slimbridge     On South Lake the BITTERN again, a Kingfisher flew past Martin Smith hide. A Snow Goose with Canada … Continue reading →