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WWT Slimbridge     A TEMMINCK’S STINT (first reported via BirdGuides) on the Top New Piece island viewed from Zeiss hide until mid afternoon at least. Also the GLOSSY IBIS, a WOOD SANDPIPER, a summer-plumaged Spotted Redshank, three GARGANEYS and a … 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 at Middle Point at 10:15am and a Red Kite. From Zeiss hide the GLOSSY … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     The male WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT showing very well in the reedbeds at Middle Point from the Shepherds Hut today. At Zeiss hide the GLOSSY IBIS, a WOOD SANDPIPER, a summer-plumaged Spotted Redshank, two Common Sandpipers and three GARGANEYS … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     The male WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT again in the reed bed at Middle Point viewed distantly from the Estuary Tower. The Summer Walkway opens on Thursday 1st May, when viewing will be possible from the Shepherd’s Hut. The GLOSSY … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     The male WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT has returned for a 5th year to the reed bed at Middle Point. Currently only viewable from the Estuary Tower. The Summer Walkway opens on Thursday 1st May, when viewing will be possible … Continue reading →

Saul Warth     At high tide 94 Shelducks, two Little Egrets, 14 Curlews, five Whimbrels, seven Bar-tailed Godwits, two Ringed Plovers, seven Dunlins, six Oystercatchers, a Common Sandpiper, a Marsh Harrier chased N by an Oystercatcher, a Cuckoo calling, two … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     The GLOSSY IBIS from Zeiss hide at 8:30am, also viewable from the Estuary Tower. (Geoff Moyser). Saul Warth     At high tide a pair of Mandarins, 98 Shelducks, two Little Egrets, four Bar-tailed Godwits, a Greenshank, five … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     A WOOD SANDPIPER on the Tack Piece at 11:15am. (Paul Rich). Two drake GARGANEYS, a SPOONBILL and two Egyptian Geese also on the Tack Piece this morning. (Helen Bojaniwska). Coombe Hill Meadows     A WOOD SANDPIPER late … Continue reading →

Saul Warth     At 6:15am a Bar-tailed Godwit, four Curlews, a Whimbrel heard, three Oystercatchers, 40 Dunlins, six Ringed Plovers, a Little Egret, 41 Shelducks, a pair of Shovelers, a pair of Gadwalls, a Swallow and a Whitethroat. (MK/Martin McGill). … Continue reading →

Redmarley     Late news of a HOOPOE in a private garden in Compton Green yesterday 23rd at 4:40pm. (per Rich Baatsen). Frampton     Early morning from the towpath N of Splatt Bridge, the GLOSSY IBIS again, a Great White Egret, … Continue reading →