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Here's the full bird list for Ham Wall for September 2012: Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Marsh Harrier, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Kestrel, Hobby, Bittern, Little Egret, Great White Egret, Grey Heron, Cormorant, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose, Mallard, Gadwall, Shoveler, Pochard, Tufted Duck, Teal,...

Last weekend saw several sightings of Bearded Tits in front of the first platform and a survey this week produced a count of close to 80 birds on site. They have also been picked up at Westhay & Shapwick within the last week so they must be doing well. Around 12 were picked up in Waltons on Thurs...

Every day this week there has been a fairly steady stream of House Martins and Swallows with a few Sand Martins thrown in for good measure. A sure sign that things are beginning to change. The mornings are noticeably more chilly and we should soon expect a build up of our winter visitors. Groups of duck...

There are signs that things are on the change and the distinctive chill on some mornings indicates that Autumn is creeping upon us. Many birds are on the move too with large groups of House Martins in particular being seen on the reserve daily, feeding up ready for their long journey back. Groups of...

Here's the full bird list for Ham Wall for August 2012: Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Kestrel, Osprey, Hobby, Bittern, Little Egret, Great White Egret, Grey Heron, Cormorant, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose, Mallard, Gadwall, Shoveler, Pochard, Tufted...

With the area drained down in front of the first platform to access for reed cutting we have provided some muddy areas for waders - particularly Snipe. At first glance the area may appear empty but scan the cut islands on the left or just wait and small groups of Snipe will pop up and sometimes circle...

It's been very changeable with the weather over the last 7 days with bright sunshine one minute and showers (sometimes heavy) the next. There are signs also that things are on the change with the birds too. Swallows can be seen gathered on telegraph wires close to the reserve and groups pass through...

It's been another relatively quiet week on the reserve this week, but at this time of year that's nothing unusual. The Great White Egrets continue to be a big draw for visitors with several people making the trip to the reserves especially to see them. One in particular favours the area in...

Here's the full bird list for Ham Wall for July 2012: Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Kestrel, Hobby, Merlin, Bittern, Little Egret, Great White Egret, Grey Heron, Cormorant, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose, Mallard, Gadwall, Shoveler, Pochard, Tufted...