WWT Slimbridge sightings 2 to 5 November 2006

I was away in Lancashire for a few days so was unable to update, a trip report will follow.

5 November 2006 The Tundra Bean Goose was still on the Dumbles along with the European White-fronted Geese. The Barnacle Goose flock still numbers over 120 with the 9 often seperate birds again doing their own thing again. A flock of c40 Fieldfare were feeding in the Tack Piece but the star bird was the Nuthatch at the Holden Tower with 2 Treecreeper. A Spotted Redshank was on the Long Ground Pool.

Also seen on the reserve included a Jack Snipe, 5 Stonechat at the north end and Water Rail at the Martin Smith hide. At least 12 Bewick's Swans were on site.

4 November 2006 A Light-bellied Brent was the highlight today, this is still a rare goose in Gloucestershire. It was seen on the Dumbles with the other goose species which included the Tundra Bean and 54 European White-fronted Geese. I have heard that 29 Bewick's Swans were recorded today.

3 November 2006 A Brambling was seen at the South Finger feeding station.

2 November 2006 A Tundra Bean Goose was present among the other grey geese today.