Evening High Tide Watch

 

Last night, Monday 6th October, we had the annual evening High Tide watch at WWT to tie in with some of the biggest tides of the year. 

Meeting around 5.30pm, a group of 20 guests met with evening leader Dr.Brian Briggs, other staff and volunteers, including myself, before heading to the British Steel hide. For the next hour or so we watched the large tide come in, filling the right hand side of the marsh (from our viewing point). 

Hundreds of birds, including Redshank, Black tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, Peregrine, Curlew Sandpiper, Curlew, Cormorant, Greenshank, Ruff, Canada Geese, Spoonbill, etc.

A great night as usual, and well-supported.

Thanks to all who came along.

Steve Whalley

 It was very sad to hear last night that Steve Whalley of the Don Powell Band had passed away yesterday. 

I`d met Steve a couple of times at video shoot events for the band, and he was always very friendly, patient and polite to everyone. He was a really good bluesy guitarist and great singer too.

This was the last time I saw him, almost a year to the day (30th September 2024), at the video shoot for their last single. 

Steve Whalley, who passed away 27th September 2025.

Walk with the Warden today (20th September)

 Thank you to the mighty few who braved the elements to today to go on the walk.

We were going to do the hides in the grounds for a bit more protection from the weather, as well of course looking out for Autumn migrants, but the general opinion was that everyone was up for a walk on the soggy Reserve, and we had a good time.

Thank again for your continuing support for these walks.

Next one - SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2025 at 11.30AM.

See you there.

Project `wrapped` for 2025

 

This year`s Kingfisher monitoring project is now finished, taking the decision now with a week of dodgy weather on the way. I would have wrapped it up in a week or so`s time anyway, but the timing is right.

Another season, another soap opera. Hopefully you`ll hear about some of the detail soon. 

With autumn advancing, I have a few plans in the pipeline. We`ll see what happens 😐

Magazine article

 

I`m currently in the process of writing a magazine article / feature on ......... well, you guessed it. 

This may or may not happen, all very much an unknown, but hoping it might get published in a few months. You never know.

It`s not finished yet, but have a draft that i`m trying to knock into shape. Writing is definitely not my strong point, but it`s coming together.

Wanting more clues? 🤔

Watch this space 

Cattle Egret

 

It was good yesterday to have finally caught up with the Cattle Egret that has been around WWT Llanelli for the last couple of weeks. I have been spending time on the Reserve `concluding` a Kingfisher project, away from where the Cattle Egret had been seen the most. 

Cattle Egret are scarce visitors although birds can pop up here and there, sometimes in small groups, but still uncommon with us. I was beginning to think that this would be another bird I would miss, but fortunately it was still around behind (between the British Steel hide and the Dafen scrapes).

Back on the Reserve this weekend for Walk with the Warden (it`s going to be a hot one).

Another month, another walk

 

On Saturday 16th August it will be time for another Walk with the Warden at WWT Llanelli.

With the recent and ongoing warm weather, there have been plenty of dragonflies, butterflies and bees around. Let`s hope there will be a lot to see on Saturday.

Meet by the Info desk at 11.30am.