A purple heron was seen briefly at Denge Marsh this afternoon. It's a juvenile bird, not one of our youngsters from last year, so has presumably strayed over from the continent. Sadly there has been no sign of the white-rumped sandpiper since Sunday...

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 egret and whimbrel.

We're busy getting geared up for our family Fun Days on Saturday and Sunday. This should be a fun-packed weekend for all the family. Activities include pond-dipping, face-painting, bug hunting, competitions, games, guided walks and much more! There's...

The female goosander remains on the ARC site and the great white egret is still being seen on Denge Marsh. A little gull, 154 golden plovers and a single bar-tailed godwit were also seen at the ARC site this morning along with whimbrel and wood sandpiper...

Waders at the Hanson-ARC site are getting more interesting by the day, with a Temminck's stint turning up yesterday evening. Unfortunately, it hasn't been seen yet today but a curlew sandpiper was spotted. Two wood and several common and green...