Recent Sightings Highlights 06.09.23
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Raptors
Marsh Harrier
Peregrine Falcon
Hobby
Barn Owl
Buzzard
Kestrel
Sparrowhawk
Merlin (30.08.23)
Waders
Little Stint (31.08.23)
Wood Sandpiper (01.09.23)
Greenshank
Redshank
Spotted Redshank
Ruff
Snipe
Lapwing
Curlew
Green Sandpiper
Common Sandpiper (29.08.23)
Water Rail
Dunlin
Knot (flew over)
Black-tailed Godwit
Ringed Plover (flew over)
Waterfowl
Pintail
Teal
Wigeon
Tufted Duck
Mallard
Gadwall
Pochard
Shoveler
Mute Swan & cygnets
Moorhen
Coot
Greylag Goose
Canada Goose
Herons
Bittern (most days)
Great White Egret
Little Egret
Passerines
Kingfisher (along drainage ditch)
Siskin (30.01.23)
Bearded Tit
Tree Sparrow
Yellow Wagtail
Goldfinch
Long-tailed Tit
Greenfinch (30.08.23)
Cetti’s Warbler
Chiff Chaff
Reed Warbler
Wren
Robin
Great Tit
Sedge Warbler
Meadow Pipit
Blue Tit
Blackbird
Reed Bunting
Gulls and Waterbirds
Cormorant
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Black-headed Gull
Hirundines
Swallow
Sand Martin
House Martin
Others
Stock Dove
Wood Pigeon
Feral Pigeon
Collared Dove
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Pheasant
Butterflies, Moths and Insects
Migrant Hawker
Brown Hawker
Common Darter
Ruddy Darter
Speckled Wood
Large White
Small White
Red Admiral
European Hornet
Mammals & Others
Koniks Ponies
Otter
Weasel
Water Vole
Roe Deer
Grass Snake
Reserve News & Events
Autumn surge tides came early this year, coinciding with the super moon. A high water table and high tides brought an influx of water onto the reserve making the trails down to Singleton hide and Marshland hide impassable for a day. The joys of being on a flood plain. It’s not great for visitors but brilliant for the habitat, replenishing food stocks in the lagoons. You’’ll be pleased to hear that the water levels have all but subsided and the pathways should be clear by tomorrow (07.09.23).
Main Trail (Pic P.Short)
It's always fantastic to see enthusiastic young people on the reserve, they are the future for nature and conservation after all. So it was great to see 10 year old violet visit with her grandparents last week before she heads back for the new school year.
It always an honour to showcase their pictures but Violet’s made a few of us oldies green with envy. Here’s just a few of my faves. Well done again Violet really excellent stuff and thanks for sharing them with us.
Bittern (Pic Violet)
Goldfinch (Pic Violet)
Common Darter (Pic Violet)
European Hornet with food (Pic Violet)
Grey Heron (Pic Violet)
Bee on teasel head (Pic Violet)
Greenshank (Pic Violet)
Ruff (Pic Violet)
Spotted Redshank (Pic Violet)
Wonderful Waders and Wetlands Walk
Start: 26th September 2023 09:30 - 12:00
Wondering about waders? Baffled by brown birds? Join our expert guide as we demystify the marshes and shine a light on the superb autumn wildlife here!
This walk is ideal for those new to birdwatching or those who simply wish to take the next steps on your birding journey.
Our experienced guide will take you around our tranquil trails and hides to explore their fantastic inhabitants. Find out about the birds currently visiting, how to spot them and where to look.
Limited binocular and spotting scope hire will be available (charged extra to ticket)
For more information contact:
blacktoft.sands@rspb.org.uk
01405 704665
Happy birding everyone
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