Your recent sightings at Newport Wetlands
Your recent sightings
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Waders & Wildfowl
Recent sightings from 07 to 13 January 2019 Whilst the reedbeds and the lagoons were relatively quiet, the highlights were some sightings of a Marsh harrier and Stonechats which are still around in quite good numbers, it was much livelier on the...
Posted 16 Jan 2019 by Stefan Z -
Positive Emotions
Recent sightings from 31 December 2018 to 06 January 2019 Birdwatching can be an emotional pastime and while probably all of us have experienced going out with some high expectations of seeing a rare bird and gone home slightly disappointed becaus...
Posted 06 Jan 2019 by Stefan Z -
More than Just Turkey for Christmas
Recent sightings from 24 to 30 December 2018 In a week in which many of us enjoyed close-up views of a turkey, there were many other birds to be seen at the Newport Wetlands as well. Monday brought not only a Merlin and 17 Grey plovers, but also...
Posted 31 Dec 2018 by Stefan Z -
Travelling Home for Christmas?
Recent sightings from 17 to 23 December 2018 After a very exciting week last week, things have been a bit quieter this week, partly also due to the inclement weather conditions with a fair share of rain and strong winds. There was still a good...
Posted 23 Dec 2018 by Stefan Z -
Christmas Came Early
Recent sightings from 10 to 16 December 2018 It was a great week in regard to birdwatching at the Newport Wetlands which delivered one or another early Christmas presents! The week started off with a bang on Monday which brought some rare owl...
Posted 16 Dec 2018 by Stefan Z -
Wader Bonanza
Recent sightings from 26 November to 2 December 2018 Apart from the biggest Starling murmurations this autumn so far with an estimated 30.000 birds, this week brought loads of waders to the mudflats and saltmarshes. It was a fascinating sight to...
Posted 02 Dec 2018 by Stefan Z
Grid Reference: ST3383 (+2km)
- Marsh Harrier (1)
- 15 Jan 2019
- Cetti's Warbler (2)
- 15 Jan 2019
- Little Owl (1)
- 11 Jan 2019
- Water Rail (3)
- 06 Jan 2019
- Black-tailed Godwit (61)
- 06 Jan 2019
- Shelduck (70)
- 15 Jan 2019
- Wigeon (50)
- 15 Jan 2019
- Gadwall (6)
- 15 Jan 2019
- Little Egret (1)
- 15 Jan 2019
- Sparrowhawk (1)
- 15 Jan 2019
