Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Snipe,Distant Wood Sandpiper ,Pectoral Sandpiper (Rushy)& Knott & Cormorant (South lake) today at WWT Slimbridge @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 090
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Willow Emerald Damselflies seen in tandem and ovipositing at WWT Slimbridge… @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings 080
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Willow Emerald Damselflies in tandem and ovipositing yesterday at WWT Slimbridge.. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social 0141
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Kingfisher from the Martin Smith Hide yesterday morning at WWT Slimbridge.. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social #GlosBirds 0151
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Willow Emerald Damselflies seen ovipositing at WWT Slimbridge this afternoon.. Fabulous to watch . #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social #GlosBirds 092
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Long tailed Shrike 24/8/26 .. Not sure how long it may still hang around as its moult seems complete.. The change over the last few weeks is quite noticeable when comparing photos.. Fabulous to watch and observe.. #UkBirding #GlosBirds 0130
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Lots of other very nice birds showing alongside the main attraction at Eastleach on Monday including several Whinchat .… #GlosBirds 0100
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Long Tailed Shrike basking in the late afternoon sunshine..It’s tail feathers looking almost pristine now.. #UKbirding 2210
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Grey Plover on the Tack Piece channel this morning at WWT Slimbridge . Flew in with Black Tailed Godwit before returning to the Estuary. 16/8/26 @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 0150
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Water Shrew seen at WWT Slimbridge this afternoon . Extremely quick !!. Tried to video but not easy to capture @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 0140
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Nice to see several Wheatear at Eastleach too.. A good supporting act to the LT Shrike.. #UKbirding 0130
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Lots of other really nice birds showing at Eastleach Downs including Whinchat.This was one of at least three seen together.. #UkBirding 0110
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Had another trip north of the county to see the Gloucestershire Long tailed Shrike at Eastleach Downs this morning before it disappears .. Caught a vast array of grasshopper, bees etc.. Showed very well.. #UKBirding #GlosBirds 0230
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Lots of Reed Warbler finding plenty of tasty morsels amongst the Reed beds at WWT Slimbridge yesterday.. They do have the most beautiful eyes.. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social #GlosBirds 0120
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Two Water Rail seen amongst the Reed bed at the Robbie Garnett hide at WWT Slimbridge today.. 1 juvenile?. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social #GlosBirds 090
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Male Willow Emerald Damselfly found on a small pool at WWT Slimbridge yesterday. Always a challenge to find them. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social #GlosBirds 0161
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Greenshank seen from the Robbie Garnett hide yesterday..Announced its arrival and departure with its characteristic call.. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social #GlosBirds 091
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Little Ringed Plover..WWT Slimbridge yesterday.. @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings 0130
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Spotted Redshank.. one of two on the Rushy yesterday..Looking quite beautiful. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social #GlosBirds 0121
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 28/07/2026One of three Little Ringed Plover which were showing nicely at WWT Slimbridge yesterday afternoon.. Very busy catching flies.. @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 0130
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Common Greenshank from the Robbie Garnett Hide at WWT Slimbridge today.. 5 Green Sandpiper and 2 Ruff keeping it company .. @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 0120
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 26/07/2026My favourite photo of many taken today of this stunning Wood Sandpiper … @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 0220
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Wood Sandpiper on the Rushy at WWT Slimbridge this afternoon.. @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 0160
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Spoonbill seen on The Rushy yesterday afternoon at WWT Slimbridge.. Very handsome giving lovely views.. @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 1684
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Wood Sandpiper.. Simply stunning.. Tack piece as seen from the Robbie Garnett hide this afternoon.. WWT Slimbridge #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social #GlosBirds 0301
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Willow Emerald Damselfly ..My first of the year sightings this afternoon at WWT Slimbridge.. Several seen.. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social 0141
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Red-veined Darter.. one of 5 males seen today in three different locations at WWT Slimbridge .Pair also seen in tandem . Also 2 Lesser Emperor seen from Discovery Hide .. @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 0161
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Green Sandpiper showing nicely from the Rushy hide yesterday morning at WWT Slimbridge. @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings 0131
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Red-veined Darter in obelisk position.. One of four males seen yesterday at WWT Slimbridge. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social 1120
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Red- veined Darter ( male) seen yesterday at WWT Slimbridge.. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social 0253
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Red-veined Darter (sympetrum fonscolumbii) seen today at WWT Slimbridge.. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @wwtsightings.bsky.social #GlosBirds 0100
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Bewicks in the collection at WWT Slimbridge have 3 cygnets.. I’ve never seen or likely to see them in the wild at this early stage .. so was lovely to see them today.. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @slimbridge-wild.bsky.social 080
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Bittern as seen from the Estuary Tower at WWT Slimbridge this morning.. Two juveniles also seen #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds @slimbridge-wild.bsky.social 0232
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Male Red-veined darter seen this morning at WWT Slimbridge. Has lost most of its left forewing .. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings @slimbridge-wild.bsky.social #GlosBirds 060
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Spotted Redshank in summer plumage.. South lake,WWT Slimbridge yesterday #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 0130
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Little Grebe juvenile on South lake yesterday.. Busy feeding in front of the Discovery hide .. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 080
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Spotted Redshank seen in summer plumage at WWT Slimbridge today from the Discovery Hide. @slimbridge-wild.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 0120
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Red veined Darter .. Taken through the glass of the Discovery Hide at WWT Slimbridge today.. Three seen including a mating pair.. @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 1141
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Bittern seen from Estuary Tower today at WWT Slimbridge today @wwtsightings.bsky.social #WWTSlimbridgeSightings 090
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Spoonbill on the Rushy Saturday morning at WWT Slimbridge. Wasn’t made welcome by the Black headed gulls.. Bombarded until it flew twice, once to lower pond before leaving extremely high to the north of reserve.. #wwtslimbridgesightings #GlosBirds 080
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Norfolk Hawker (f) seen today at Lower Moor, Cotswold Water Park, Wilts.. 050
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Juvenile Kingfisher seen at WWT Slimbridge. #WWTSlimbridgeSightings #GlosBirds 0130
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Kingfisher seen at WWT Slimbridge this week #WWTSlimbridgeSightings 080
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Marsh fritillary seen yesterday at Sandpool NR, Wilts. 030
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Green Hairstreak showing nicely this afternoon. Gloucestershire. 040
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 14/01/2026One of several Redpoll seen last week at WWT Slimbridge.. fabulous little finch.. #UkBirding 0130
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 01/01/2026Happy New Year. Here’s to 2026 and a few more little gems like this Penduline Tit seen this week at Aust , S Glos.. 1 of 3 seen together #ukbirding 0161
Heather England @heathera.bsky.social · 09/11/2025Water Rail… Just love these fabulous little birds.. busy probing and skulking the Reed beds.. #ukbirding 0140