WWT Slimbridge sightings 8 and 9 November 2006

9 November 2006 A warm sunny day with at least four Common Darter and a Migrant Hawker still on the wing, a few Red Admiral also noted today. Chiffchaff, Cetti's Warbler and Water Rail were all vocal in the South Finger Reedbed. The Tundra Bean Goose showed well on the Tack Piece a couple of times today along with the European White-fronted Geese. The highlight of the day was speaking to and seeing one of the world's best bird artists, Lars Jonsson at work in WWT hides. He is here to support the trust in it's 60th year celebrations. Happy 60th birthday to WWT.

8 November 2006 A single Chiffchaff was around the centre reedbed. The group of 11 Bewick's Swans remained faithful to the Rushy with 5 more overflying. A flock of 182 male and 35 female Pochard have built up on the Rushy with the Ferruginous x Pochard hybrid also still seen daily. The Spotted Redshank was on the Long Ground Pool.