Monthly Archives: May 2025

WWT Slimbridge     The male WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT showing on and off in the reedbeds at Middle Point from the Shepherds Hut today. Also 20 Ringed Plovers, six Grey Plovers, six Dunlins and four Sanderlings on the mudflats. Two SPOONBILLS on … Continue reading →

Hawling     A juvenile White-tailed Eagle today. It has a tracker. It was being harassed by a Red Kite, Buzzard and a Crow. (Chris & Phil Andrews). White-tailed Eagle by Phil Andrews White-tailed Eagle by Phil Andrews White-tailed Eagle by … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge      The male WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT showing on and off in the reedbeds at Middle Point from the Shepherds Hut today. Also the SHORT-EARED OWL again today. (Mike Davis). Also from Middle Point a Turnstone, seven Grey Plovers and … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge      The male WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT showing on and off in the reedbeds at Middle Point from the Shepherds Hut today. Also a SHORT-EARED OWL showed well this morning, 26 Ringed Plovers, a Marsh Harrier and a Peregrine.(Ian Ralphs/Roberta … Continue reading →

Saul Warth     At high tide this morning birds included, three Sanderlings, eight Bar-tailed Godwits, six Whimbrels, four Curlews and 40+ Shelducks including at least two pairs with small ducklings. (Steve Pullen). WWT Slimbridge     Two SPOONBILLS from Zeiss hide … Continue reading →

Cleeve Hill      A BLACK REDSTART today, turn right at the radio masts along the wall and walk c100 yards past the trig point. (Terry Clarke). Black Redstart by Terry Clarke WWT Slimbridge      The male WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT showing … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     Two SPOONBILLS on the Tack Piece today. (Tim McGrath). Two Kingfishers from Kingfisher hide today. (Tom Blay). Saul Warth     At high tide 18 Whimbrels, 15 Curlews, four Grey Plovers, five Ringed Plovers, five Oystercatchers, two Grey … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge      The male WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT showing on and off in the reedbeds at Middle Point from the Shepherds Hut today. A Little Ringed Plover on South Lake and the GLOSSY IBIS from Zeiss hide. (Slimbridge Sightings). Frampton  … Continue reading →

Hardwicke     A QUAIL calling from the tanker bay opposite the promenade N of the Pilot Inn at 2:30am at a distance then moving NE. SO 79538 13782. (Julian Long). WWT Slimbridge     Two BLACK TERNS over the Rushy heading … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge      The male WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT showing on and off in the reedbeds at Middle Point from the Shepherds Hut today. A Turnstone and five Grey Plovers from Middle Point. The GLOSSY IBIS mobile around the reserve. A … Continue reading →