February is generally another quiet month with only a total of 163 species recorded. Gales in this month have produced Storm and Leach’s Petrel, Pomarine Skua and all the records of Puffin. Other rarities seen include Spoonbill (2004, 2023), Bittern (2011,2012), Great White Egret (2023), Glossy Ibis (2022), Ring-billed Gull (1987), Pink-footed Goose(1996, 2023), Green-winged Teal (2015), Shorelark (2004), Great Grey Shrike (1999,2000,2004) and Cirl Bunting (1943).
February 2023
28th February
A cold and quiet end to the month. Sightings from Pilning Wetland/New Passage included 600 Black-tailed Godwits, 235 Dunlin, 20 Curlew, 60+ Redshank, 40 Oystercatchers, single Little Egret and Grey Heron, 2 Baranacle Geese, 4 Greylag Geese, 6 Canada Geese, 10 Shelduck, 26 Shoveler, 90 Wigeon, 85 Teal, 4 Tufted Duck, single Pintail and Pochard, 2 Mistle Thrushes (scarce here) and a Peregrine. The Black Redstart, 38 Shelduck, 20 Wigeon, 35 Oystercatchers, 30 Curlew, 2 Redshank and a Stonechat were seen from the sea wall at Severn Beach this morning.
27th February
The weather remained the same with an Easterly breeze. Combined reports from the Pilning Wetland/New Passage area included 500 Black-tailed Godwits, 48 Redshank, 225 Dunlin, 13 Ringed Plover, 38 Turnstones, 20 Curlew, single Lapwing, Little Egret, Grey Heron, 2 Barnacle Geese, 2 Canada Geese, 40 Shelduck, 110 Wigeon, 140 Teal,4 Tufted Duck, a Pochard, 4 Stock Doves, 2 Ravens, single Kestrel, Rock Pipit, Stonechat and Siskin. The Black Redstart, another 150 Dunlin, 28 Ringed Plover, 20 Curlew, 15 Turnstones, 64 Shelduck, 15 Wigeon, 2 Stonechats, 2 Stock Doves and a Kestrel were seen at Severn Beach.
26th February
A sunny day with a cool breeze. Five calling White-fronted Geese flew in from the East at Severn Beach and then headed down river at 9.55. Other reports from here involved 1200 Dunlin, 60+ Redshank, 35 Curlew, 20 Oystercatchers, single Snipe and Canada Goose, 55 Shelduck, 30 Wigeon, 50+ Teal and another singing Cetti’s Warbler by the “Pipes”. At least 420 Black-tailed Godwits, 60 Lapwing, 2 Redshank, a Little Egret, 2 Grey Herons, 2 Shelduck, 18 Shoveler, 70 Teal, 4 Wigeon, single Tufted Duck, Pochard, Grey Wagtail and Kestrel were seen on Pilning Wetland. Combined reports from New Passage included 1500 Dunlin, 200+ Black-tailed Godwits, 120 Curlew, 50 Redshank, 4 Lapwing, 6 Greylag Geese, 3 Canada Geese, 56 Shelduck and 100+ Wigeon. A Spoonbill was reported flying North at Aust Warth.
25th February
The cool, dry North East wind continued. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/new Passage included 2 Black-tailed Godwits, 1500+ Dunlin, 100 Redshank, 110 Curlew, 50 Oystercatchers, 7 Lapwing, 15 Turnstones, single Snipe, Little Egret and Grey Heron, the Pink-footed Goose, 2 Barnacle Geese, 6 Greylag Geese, 13 Canada Geese, 69 Shelduck, 150 Wigeon, 120 Teal, 60+ Shoveler, single Tufted Duck and Pochard. Reports from Severn Beach involved the Black Redstart, 14 Ringed Plover, 15 Turnstones, 40 Dunlin, a Redshank, 15 Shelduck and 20 Wigeon. Visible migrants flying over Aust Cliff/services this morning included 4 Siskins and a flock 14 Ravens. Click HERE for a short Youtube video of the Pink-footed Goose.
Pink-footed Goose, Pilning Wetland 25.2.23
Pink-footed Goose, Pilning Wetland 25.2.23
Barnacle Goose, Pilning Wetland 25.2.23
24th February
Another day with a cool North East breeze. A Pink-footed Goose (presumably the same bird seen on 5th February) was found with 31 Canada Geese at New Passage/Northwick Warth where 12 Avocets, 2500+ Dunlin, 200 Black-tailed Godwits, 90 Curlew, 70 Oystercatchers, 110+ Redshank, 15 Turnstones, 2 Mute Swans, 4 Greylag Geese, 87 Shelduck, 400 Wigeon, 30 Teal and 4 Shoveler were also present. Pilning Wetland produced 400 Black-tailed Godwits, 80 Lapwing, 2 Redshank, 2 Little Egrets, a Grey Heron, 150 Teal, single Pochard, Tufted Duck, Kestrel and 2 Mistle Thrushes. Combined reports from Severn Beach included the Black Redstart, singing Cetti’S Warbler, the first Kingfisher of the year, 3 Turnstone, 5 Dunlin, a Ringed Plover, 2 Canada Geese, 20 Shelduck and 20 Wigeon.
Pink-footed Goose, New Passage 24.2.23 © Nigel Warren
23rd February
A cool day with a North East breeze and another very high Spring tide. Much of the same was found at Severn Beach including the Black Redstart, singing Cetti’s Warbler, 300 Dunlin heading up river, 2 Curlew, a Snipe, 26 Shelduck, 40 Wigeon and 2 Teal. Sightings from the Pilning Wetland/New Passage area involved 2800+ Dunlin, 12 Turnstones, 200 Redshank, 60 Curlew, 70 Oystercatchers, single Little Egret and Grey Heron, 2 Barnacle Geese, 6 Greylag Geese, 32 Canada Geese, 72 Shelduck, 150 Wigeon, 120 Teal, 5 Gadwall, 56 Shoveler, 5 Tufted Duck and a Pochard. A rare visit to Aust Wetland produced 16 Lapwing, 2 Gadwall, 5 Wigeon, 20+ Fieldfare, 20+ Redwing, a flock of 30 Goldfinches and 2 Stonechats.
Goldfinches, Aust Wetland 23.2.23
22nd February
A sunnier day with the occasional rain shower. A visit to the Aust Warth area with a 14.3 metre high tide produced 2000+ distant Dunlin, 150 Black-tailed Godwits flying high North, 35 Curlew, 70 Oystercatchers, a Grey Heron, 22 Shelduck, 40 Wigeon, 35+ Common Gulls, a Great Black-backed Gull, single Raven, Peregrine, Kestrel, Cetti’s Warbler and Rock Pipit. Reports from Severn Beach included the Black Redstart on the sea defences, a singing Cetti’s Warbler near the railway station and a Little Egret, 6 Gadwall, 4 Canada Geese and 2 Coot at the Orchard Pools. Just 2 Oystercatchers, 6 Curlew, a Snipe, 2 Canada Geese, 5 Gadwall, 5 Shelduck, 2 Great Black-backed Gulls, 5 Stonechats, 2 Rock Pipits and a Cetti’s Warbler were reported from Chittening Warth. Combined reports from the Pilning Wetland/New Passage area included 150 Black-tailed Godwits, 5000 Dunlin, 130 Redshank, 70 Oystercatchers, 40 Curlew, 14 Snipe, single Little Egret and Grey Heron, 2 Barnacle Geese, 5 Greylag Geese, 45 Canada Geese, 84 Shelduck, 60 Wigeon, 60 Shoveler, 200+ Teal, 10 Tufted Duck and a Pochard.
21st February
Another overcast day. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/New Passage involved 210 Black-tailed Godwits, 2500 Dunlin, 140 Redshank, 70 Oystercatchers, 31 Curlew, 23 Turnstones, a Little Egret, 2 Grey Herons, 2 Barnacle Geese, 5 Greylag Geese, 59 Canada Geese, 76 Shelduck, 150 Wigeon, 350 Teal, 2 Tufted Duck and a Pochard. Reports from Severn Beach included 41 Shelduck, 40 Wigeon, a Snipe, the Black Redstart, 2 Rock Pipits and a singing Cetti’s Warbler.
20th February
A mainly overcast day with some some drizzle and a west wind. Much of the same was reported from Severn Beach this morning’s high tide including the Black Redstart, 16 Ringed Plover, 5 Snipe, 2 Curlew, 25 Shelduck, 20 Wigeon, 2 Teal, single Rock Pipit, Stonechat and singing Cetti’s Warbler. At least 230 Black-tailed Godwits, a Little Egret, 3 Grey Herons, just 35 Teal, a Shelduck, 3 Tufted Duck and a Pochard were reported from Pilning Wetland. At least 2500 Dunlin, 200 Redshank, 120 Black-tailed Godwits, 45 Curlew, 60 Oystercatchers, 9 Turnstones, 2 Barnacle Geese, 5 Greylag Geese, 56 Canada Geese, 32 Shelduck, 120 Wigeon, 5 Teal and 4 Gadwall were seen from New Passage.
19th February
A sunny and dry day. An adult Mediterranean Gull (colour ringed), 16 Ringed Plover, 30 Dunlin, 60 Oystercatchers, 12 Curlew, 2 Great Black-backed Gulls, the Black Redstart, a singing Cetti’s Warbler and a Kestrel were present at Severn Beach. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/New Passage included 60 Black-tailed Godwits, 100 Redshank, 45 Oystercatchers, 600 Dunlin, 15 Curlew, 6 Turnstones, a Little Egret, 2 Barnacle Goose, 6 Greylag Geese, 32 Canada Geese, 52 Shelduck, 120 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 3 Shoveler, 2 Tufted Duck and a Pochard, Two Stonechats were seen at Aust Warth.
Mediterranean Gull, Severn Beach 19.2.23
Mediterranean Gull, Severn Beach 19.2.23
18th February
A damp grey day with a moderate strength South West wind. An adult Mediterranean Gull, 114 Turnstones, 20 Dunlin, 13 Curlew, 7 Shelduck, 30 Wigeon and a singing Cetti’s Warbler were reported from Severn Beach. Five distant Avocets, 245 Dunlin, 12 Curlew, 32 Oystercatchers, 2 Barnacle Geese, 42 Canada Geese, 32 Shelduck, 25 Wigeon, 6 Teal and a Peregrine were seen from New Passage. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland included 55 Black-tailed Godwits, 500 Dunlin, 25 Lapwing, 45 Curlew, 2 Snipe, single Redshank and Little Egret, 3 Grey Herons, 4 Greylag Geese, 3 Shelduck, 42 Shoveler, 5 Gadwall, 120 Wigeon, 300 Teal, 6 Tufted Duck, single Pochard, Little Grebe, Water Rail, Peregrine and Cetti’s Warbler.
17th February
Another cloudy and breezy day with little to report. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/New Passage involved just 300 Dunlin, 65 Oystercatchers, 15 Redshank, 20 Curlew, 2 Lapwing, a Grey Heron, 3 Greylag Geese, 41 Canada Geese, 28 Shelduck, 40+ Shoveler, 140 Wigeon, 90 Teal, 2 Gadwall, 6 Tufted Duck, a Pochard and a Peregrine.
16th February
A cloudy day with light rain and a South West wind. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland involved 300 Black-tailed Godwits, 150 Lapwing, 36 Curlew, 30 Redshank, 2 Snipe, single Great White Egret (1st February record) and Little Egret, 4 Grey Herons, 6 Greylag Geese, 6 Canada Geese, 4 Shelduck, 32 Shoveler, 6 Gadwall, 75 Wigeon, 150 Teal, 6 Tufted Duck, a Pochard and a Kestrel. The 2 Barnacle Geese, 6 Greylag Geese, 27 Canada Geese, 31 Shelduck, 13 Shoveler, 40 Wigeon, 25 Oystercatchers, 10 Curlew, 50 Dunlin and 11 Redshank were seen from New Passage. Reports from Severn Beach included the Black Redstart, a singing Cetti’s Warbler, 30 Curlew, 5 Redshank, 69 Shelduck and 20 Wigeon.
15th February
A sunny morning followed by rain in the afternoon. A low tide visit to Pilning Wetland produced 500 Black-tailed Godwits, 450 Lapwing, 120 Redshank, 150 Dunlin, 5 Curlew, single Snipe and Little Egret, 2 Grey Herons, 22 Canada Geese, a Shelduck, 100 Wigeon, 150 Teal, 3 Tufted Duck, a Pochard and a Kestrel. Nearby, 90 Turnstones, 250 Dunlin, 200 Lapwing, 50 Curlew, 2 Barnacle Geese, 24 Canada Geese, 30+ Shelduck, 2 Shoveler and 80 Wigeon were seen from New Passage. Single Black Redstart, singing Cetti’s Warbler, Stonechat and Siskin, 2 Canada Geese, 37 Shelduck were seen on a low tide visit to Severn Beach.
14th February
A foggy start on the river but bright and sunny later. Reports from Severn Beach included the Black Redstart, 35 Turnstones, 200 Dunlin, 50 Curlew, 70 Oystercatchers, 2 Redshank, 27 Shelduck, 60 Wigeon, 3 Teal, a singing Cetti’s Warbler and a Stonechat. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/New Passage included 3 Avocets, 300+ Black-tailed Godwits, 180 Redshank, 250 Dunlin, 350 Lapwing, 60 Curlew, 40 Oystercatchers, 20 Turnstones, single Little Egret and Grey Heron, 12 Canada Geese, 2 Barnacle Geese, 5 Greylag Geese, 28 Shelduck, 32 Shoveler, 210 Wigeon, 200+ Teal, 3 Gadwall, 5 Tufted Duck and a Pochard.
13th February
A dry day with plenty of sunshine. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/New Passage included 350 Black-tailed Godwits, 110 Turnstones, 240 Dunlin, 250 Lapwings, 81 Redshank, 46 Curlew, 30 Oystercatchers, single Snipe, Little Egret and Grey Heron, 2 Barnacle Geese, 30 Canada Geese, 24 Shelduck, 50+ Shoveler, 180 Wigeon, 160 Teal, 4 Tufted Duck, a Pochard, 2 Little Grebes, 5 Buzzard, 2 Sparrowhawks and a Kestrel. Two Ravens, 2 Peregrine and 2 Chiffchaffs were seen at Aust Cliff/services.
12th February
Another cloudy day. The Black Redstart, a singing Cetti’s Warbler, 60 Turnstones, 60 Oystercatchers, 25 Curlew, 2 Canada Geese, 30 Shelduck and 35 Wigeon were reported from Severn Beach.At least 450 Black-tailed Godwits, 27 Curlew, 120 Lapwing, a Little Egret, 3 Grey Herons, 4 Canada Geese, 7 Shelduck, 70 Wigeon, 120 Teal, 31 Shoveler, 3 Tufted Duck, single Pochard, Little Grebe and singing Coal Tit were reported at Pilning Wetland. Sightings from New Passage included 400 Dunlin, 50 Redshank, 40 Curlew, 24 Oystercatchers, 11 Turnstones, 2 Grey Herons, 2 Barnacle Geese, 13 Canada Geese, 20 Shelduck, 20 Shoveler and 100 Wigeon. Another Cetti’s Warbler, 2 Stonechats and 2 Peregrine were reported at Aust Warth.
11th February
A cloudy day. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/New Passage included 5 Avocets, 225 Black-tailed Godwits, 500 Dunlin, 63 Curlew, 80 Turnstones, 35 Oystercatchers, 15 Snipe, just 4 Lapwing, 5 Grey Herons, a 1st winter Bewick’s Swan, 2 Barnacle Geese, 2 Greylag Geese, 12 Canada Geese, 23 Shelduck, 65+ Shoveler, 190 Wigeon, 130+ Teal, 4 Tufted Duck, a Pochard, single Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Kestrel and Raven. The Black Redstart, 20+ Ringed Plover, 50 Turnstones, 70 Oystercatchers, 40 Curlew, 20 Shelduck, 35 Wigeon, 4 Teal and a Stonechat were seen at Severn Beach.
Marsh Harrier, New Passage 11.2.23
10th February
A return to cold weather after an overnight frost and then mainly cloudy all day. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/New Passage included 800+ Black-tailed Godwits, 4000 Dunlin, 100 Curlew, 110 Redshank, 210 Lapwings, 60 Oystercatchers, 8 Turnstones, a Snipe, 2 Grey Herons, 2 Baranacle Geese, 4 Canada Geese, 2 Mute Swans, 10 Shelduck, 190 Wigeon, 220 Teal, 50+ Shoveler, 5 Gadwall, 9 Tufted Duck, a Pochard, 2 Peregrines, a Kestrel and 4 Chiffchaffs. At least 600 Dunlin, 110 Turnstones, 14 Ringed Plover 10 Curlew, 3 Canada Geese, 46 Shelduck, 25 Wigeon, 2 Teal and 2 Rock Pipits were reported from the Severn Beach shore. At least one Short-eared Owl was reported from Aust Warth.
Short-eared Owl, Aust Warth 10.2.23 © Hayley Williams
9th February
A frost free day with plenty of sunshine. The Black Redstart, 26 Shelduck, 30 Wigeon and a garden singing Cetti’s Warbler were reported from Severn Beach. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/New Passage included 3500+ Dunlin, 450 Black-tailed Godwits, 120 Redshank, 430 Lapwing, 100 Curlew, 60 Oystercatchers, a Little Egret, 2 Grey Herons, 2 Barnacle Geese, 22 Canada Geese, 12 Shelduck, 200 Wigeon, 270 Teal, 6 Gadwall, 3 Tufted Duck, a Pochard, 90 Fieldfares, single Marsh Harrier, Peregrine and Kestrel.
Black Redstart, Severn Beach 9.2.23 © Nigel Sluman
8th February
An icy (-2°C) dawn followed sunshine with some fog over the river. The Black Redstart, 12 Ringed Plover, 49 Turnstones, a Snipe, 40 Shelduck, 35 Wigeon, 2 Teal and 4 Gadwall were seen at Severn Beach. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/New Passage included 450 Black-tailed Godwits, 4000+ Dunlin, 200 Redshank, 100 Curlew, 400 Lapwings, 70 Oystercatchers, 5 Turnstones, 2 Snipe, single Green Sandpiper and Little Egret, 3 Grey Herons, 2 Barnacle Geese, 4 Canada Geese, 12 Shelduck, 61 Shoveler, a Pochard, 5 Tufted Duck, 11 Gadwall, 200+ Wigeon, 160 Teal and the immature male Marsh Harrier.
Black-tailed Godwits, Pilning Wetland 8.2.23
7th February
Another -2°C dawn with persistent fog for most of the day allowing only 50 metres visibility. A visit to Pilning Wetland produced at least 400 Black-tailed Godwits, 300 Lapwings, 7 Snipe, single Little Egret and Grey Heron, Greylag Geese (heard only), 20 Wigeon, 250 Teal, 2 Shelduck, 40 Shoveler, 10 Gadwall, 6 Tufted Duck, a Pochard, the 2nd calendar year male Marsh Harrier and a singing Cetti’s Warbler. The Black Redstart, a male Blackcap and a Kestrel were seen at Severn Beach.
6th February
A frosty -3°C dawn with some frozen freshwater pools, the sunniest day of the year so far. The Black Redstart, 16 Ringed Plover, 40 Turnstones, 7 Snipe, 57 Shelduck, 25 Wigeon, 2 Stonechats and a Kestrel were seen at Severn Beach this morning. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/ New Passage included a Green Sandpiper, 450 Black-tailed Godwits, 3500 Dunlin, 400 Lapwings, 140 Curlew, 150 Redshank, 70 Oystercatchers, 53 Turnstones, 20 Snipe, a Little Egret, 2 Grey Herons, 16 Canada Geese, a Mute Swan, 47 Shelduck, 260 Wigeon, 180 Teal, an impressive 130 Shoveler, 4 Gadwall, 2 Tufted Duck, a Pochard, 2 Siskins, 2 Peregrine, single Marsh Harrier (2nd calendar year male), Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Raven and best of all an Otter. A late afternoon visit to Aust Warth produced 2 Short-eared Owls, 2 Avocets, 400 Dunlin, 12 Redshank, 20 Curlew, 27 Shelduck, 80 Wigeon, 60 Teal, 3 adult Great Black-backed Gulls, a Water Rail, 2 Stonechats, single Rock Pipit, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
5th February
A dry and sunny but cool day. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/New Passage included a Pink-footed Goose (only the 4th Severnside record, singles in 1940,1996 & 2021), 2 Barnacle Geese, 22 Greylag Geese, 52 Canada Geese, a 1st winter Bewick’s Swan (seen distantly off Aust Warth), 53 Shelduck, 62 Shoveler, 270 Wigeon, 430 Teal, 2 Pintail, a Pochard, 9 Tufted Duck, 7 Gadwall, 53 Mallard, 360 Black-tailed Godwits, 4 Golden Plover, 350 Lapwings, 60 Oystercatchers, 70 Curlew, 220 Redshank, 750 Dunlin, 12 Turnstones, 5 Snipe, single Green Sandpiper and Little Egret, 2 Grey Herons, a Water Rail, 2 Great Black-backed Gulls, single Stonechat, Rock Pipit, Chiffchaff, Cetti’s Warbler, Kestrel, Merlin and Peregrine. Reports from Aust Cliff/services involved 1300 Dunlin, 68 Curlew, 30 Lapwings, 4 Greylag Geese, 2 Barnacle Geese, 32 Canada Geese, 72 Shelduck, 66 Wigeon, 139 Teal, 2 Great Black-backed Gulls, 32 Stock Doves, 4 Chiffchaff, 3 Rock Pipits, single Raven and Kestrel. The Black Redstart, at least 110 Turnstones, 30 Dunlin, a Mute Swan, 2 Canada Geese, 18 Shelduck and 35 Wigeon were seen from the Severn Beach sea wall. Late afternoon reports from Aust Warth included the 1st winter Bewick’s Swan (eventually flew off inland/East), a Mute Swan, 40 Canada Geese, 44 Shelduck, a Shoveler, 126 Wigeon, 85 Teal, a Water Rail, 70 Lapwings, a Ringed Plover, 500 Dunlin, 18 Curlew, 2 Stonechats, 2 Rock Pipits, single Short-eared Owl, Cetti’s Warbler, Raven and Kestrel.
Pink-footed Goose, Pilning Wetland 5.2.23 © Mark Coller
Pochard, Pilning Wetland 5.2.23
Short-eared Owl, Aust Warth 5.2.23 © Oscar Dewhurst
4th February
No change in the weather with a cool and murky day. Combined morning and afternoon visits to Pilning Wetland produced 320 Black-tailed Godwits, 90 Redshank, 300 Lapwings, 2 Curlew, a Little Egret, 2 Grey Herons, an adult Bewick’s Swan flying South East, 40 Canada Geese, 6 Shelduck, 3 Pintail (drake, 2 females), 40+ Shoveler, 5 Gadwall, 45 Mallard, 250 Wigeon, 120 Teal, single Little Grebe, Great Black-backed Gull and Kestrel. A visit to the Orchard Pools in Severn Beach produced a Little Egret and 30 flyover Lapwings.
Bewick’s Swan, Pilning Wetland 4.2.23
3rd February
The weather remained the same with cloud and drizzle. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland included 45 Black-tailed Godwits, 28 Curlew, 240 Lapwings, 300 Dunlin, 25 Redshank, Little Egret, 3 Grey Herons, 25 Greylag Geese, 16 Canada Geese, 6 Shelduck, 24 Shoveler, 110 Teal, 3 Gadwall and 2 Tufted Duck. A low tide visit to New Passage produced just 500 Dunlin, 10 Curlew, 90 Oystercatchers, 6 Redshank, 2 Barnacle Geese, 96 Canada Geese, 5 Shelduck and 30 Wigeon.The Black Redstart was seen again at Severn Beach this morning.
Black Redstart, Severn Beach 3.2.23
2nd February
Another grey day with drizzle and a cool West wind. A morning visit to Pilning Wetland produced 350 Black-tailed Godwits, 70 Curlew, 380 Lapwings, 50 Redshank, 250 Dunlin, a Snipe, 4 Grey Heron, 18 Greylag Geese, 4 Canada Geese, 7 Shelduck, 240 Wigeon, 100 Teal, 68 Shoveler, 3 Gadwall and 5 Tufted Duck. Nearby, another 96 Canada Geese, 2 Barnacle Geese, 80 Wigeon, 4 Shelduck, 2 Shoveler, 120 Oystercatchers, 350 Dunlin, 35 Curlew, a few Turnstones and Redshank were seen from New Passage at low tide. Another 14 Shelduck, 10 Wigeon and a flock of 14 Greenfinches were seen from the sea wall at Severn Beach.
1st winter Bewick’s Swan, Pilning Wetland 1.2.23
1st February
A cool and breezy start to the month. Combined reports from Pilning Wetland/New Passage included a 1st winter Bewick’s Swan, 2 Barnacle Geese, 25 Greylag Geese, 78 Canada Geese, 19 Shelduck, 190 Wigeon, 140 Teal, 36 Shoveler, 5 Gadwall, 2 Tufted Duck, 330 Black-tailed Godwits, 550 Lapwings, 60 Curlew, 730 Dunlin, 90 Redshank, 70 Oystercatchers and 90 Turnstones.
