Birds

Here you will find information about birds on the reserve.

Waterfowl Count February 2012

Waterfowl Count February 2012

Although we had an icy February, the hardier members of the team still managed to get the count done, and here it is.

Waterfowl Count January 2012

Waterfowl Count January 2012

Here are the numbers of waterfowl counted, shown by species and area of the reserve.

Waterfowl Count December 2011

Waterfowl Count December 2011

Our monthly waterfowl figures for December 2011. Click through to see the numbers of species in each area of the reserve.

Recent Bird Sightings

Recent Bird Sightings

Please send records of any sightings to: tim@rutlandwater.org.uk or follow me on twitter @rutlandbirds for quick up dates.

Waterfowl Count November 2011

Waterfowl Count November 2011

Our monthly waterfowl figures for November 2011. Click through to see the numbers of species in each area of the reserve.

Drake Gadwall

Another Record Wildfowl Count

To hear more about these record numbers make sure you tune in to Sally Pepper Goes Wild on BBC East Midlands Today at 6:30pm tomorrow (Thursday) evening.

male Gadwall

Record-breaking Ducks

If you have visited the reserve recently the chances are you will have seen a duck or two. Our bleary-eyed WeBS volunteers recorded an incredible 27701 ducks on the October wildfowl count – a record for the reserve.

Waterfowl Count October 2011

Waterfowl Count October 2011

Our monthly waterfowl figures for October 2011. Click through to see the numbers of species in each area of the reserve.

Rare Birds at Rutland Water

Rare Birds at Rutland Water

White Rumped Sandpiper and American Wigeon have both been seen at Rutland Water today (Saturday 15th October) Click title to watch a video.

Wetland Bird Survey Summer 2011

Wetland Bird Survey Summer 2011

Rutland Water Nature Reserve Wetland Bird Survey for April to September 2011.