• glossy ibis at ARC and boulderwall
    It was a gloomy day today and fairly quiet visitor and bird wise. A glossy ibis was on ARC in the morning and then on the fields near Boulderwall fam in the afternoon. Two great white egret were on ARC...
  • Plenty to see at ARC and around the reserve
    In brilliant sunshine but strong winds there was plenty to see, particularly at ARC. A glossy ibis was putting on a good show in front of Hanson hide at ARC. There was also a late swallow and a house...
  • White-rumped sandpiper at the Hanson-ARC site
    A white-rumped sandpiper was found on the ARC site at about 3 o’clock. It was still there ten minutes ago on the island nearest the hide. Also of note today: wood sandpiper, knot, dunlin, great white...
  • A misty start...
    A misty start seemed to bring a few migrants to ground, with several chiffchaffs seen around Boulderwall Farm and the main car park and redstart, blackcap and stonechat all near Hide 1. As the mist cleared...
  • A good start...
    The day started well with the two black redstarts on the Visitor Centre roof. As I crossed the car park the pinging call of bearded tits drew me towards the demo pond and, lo and behold, after a couple...