Latest Sightings

• 12th March 2026 seen by Linsey Gooding12 March 2026
  West End:- 4 x Canada Goose, 2 x Mandarin Duck, 5 x Mallard, 1 x Pheasant, 1 x Stock Dove, 6 x Woodpigeon, 1 x Great Crested Grebe, 17 x Cormorant, 27 x Grey Heron, 2 x Buzzard, 3 x Jackdaw, 1 x Carrion Crow, 1 x Coal Tit, 1 x Marsh Tit, 13 x… Read more: 12th March 2026 seen by Linsey Gooding
• Sand Martin nest bank11 March 2026
  Friends of Weirwood in association with the local East Grinstead RSPB have installed a Sand Martin nest bank on the north side of the reservoir, viewing from the Legsheath car park, and hide. A link to all the details can be found here
• 10th March 2026 seen by Jonathon Ross (via WhatsApp)10 March 2026
  This morning 20+ Redwings in the study area and Woodlark singing from adjacent field.
• 10th March 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp)10 March 2026
  Dam end-13 Great Crested Grebes,1 Grey Wag,2 Pied Wag,4 Herring Gull,8 Black headed gulls,6 Rooks,10 Buzzards,1 male Goshawk,1 male Sparrowhawk.
• 10th March 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)10 March 2026
  WeirWood early morning at the dam where I was delighted to see an ad’ Little Gull. Little else however, a few grebes and Herring Gulls, with Grey Wagtail on the dam. Only stayed for 30 minutes.
• 10th March 2026 seen by Linsey Gooding10 March 2026
  West End:- 14 x Canada Goose, 6 x Egyptian Goose, 6 x Mandarin Duck, 2 x Gadwall, 5 x Mallard, 1 x Pheasant, 8 x Woodpigeon, 7 x Great Crested Grebe, 16 x Cormorant, 23 x Grey Heron, 2 x Kingfisher, Present x Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 x Marsh Tit, 7 x Blue Tit, 1… Read more: 10th March 2026 seen by Linsey Gooding
• 8th March 2026 seen by Linsey Gooding8 March 2026
  West End:- 6 x Canada Goose, 2 x Egyptian Goose, 1 x Mandarin Duck, 9 x Mallard, 2 x Teal, 1 x Pheasant, 1 x Stock Dove, 16 x Woodpigeon, 5 x Great Crested Grebe, 26 x Cormorant, 13 x Grey Heron, 3 x Magpie, 4 x Jackdaw, 1 x Carrion Crow, 2 x Marsh… Read more: 8th March 2026 seen by Linsey Gooding
• 7th March 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp)7 March 2026
  West end-3 Mandarins,1 Teal,1 Gadwall,1 Wigeon,1 Sparrowhawk,2 singing Chiffchaffs,3 Chaffinch,31 Fieldfares SE,11 Redwings E,1 Mistle Thrush.
• 7th March 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)7 March 2026
  WeirWood mid morning from the dam. A rather noisy Oystercatcher on the dam was noted first of all and a Great Egret along the south bank. I’ve had worse starts here. However there was just one grebe and no gulls this end. Several Pied Wagtails and 2 Greys were on the dam. 2 Linnets on… Read more: 7th March 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)
• 5th March 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)5 March 2026
  WeirWood early afternoon on another beautiful sunny day. In the dam end c/pk a Chiffchaff was singing as was a Marsh Tit. On the water little of note 6 Great-crested Grebes, 26 Black-headed Gulls and several Herring Gulls on the aerator. A Kingfisher flew speedily past and a Raven flew over calling. At the west… Read more: 5th March 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)
• 4th March 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)4 March 2026
  WeirWood it was very spring like. The birds were good too, Goshawk female over the boat park by the fishing lodge plus 2 Sandwich Terns through north east and a male Little-ringed Plover on the dam at 15:30hrs until it flew south along the north bank. I was delighted. 3 Buzzards were noted and a… Read more: 4th March 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)
• 4th March 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp)4 March 2026
  West end-2 Lesser black back gulls,1 Great black backed Gull,Little Egret,Kingfisher,Marsh Tit,1 Wigeon,2 Teal,2 Egyptians 6 Greylags,Sparrowhawk,Chiffchaff.
• 3rd March 2026 seen by Edward Paxton (via WhatsApp)3 March 2026
  A couple of hours at the west end this morning. Little Egret appeared at 11am and an imm Fem Goshawk was circling over the resr before stooping down into the north wood and flushing all the woodpigeons. I next say it about 15 minutes later flying over the resr to the south wood.Other than that… Read more: 3rd March 2026 seen by Edward Paxton (via WhatsApp)
• 2nd March 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp)2 March 2026
  Dam end:- this morning 3 Goshawks up along south bank 2 immature females and a male displaying. 20 Common Buzzards, 1 Red Kite, 2 Grey wags, 2 Pied Wags, 10 Black headed gulls, 5 Great crested grebes, 10 Canada geese and 2 Egyptians was about it.West end:- 5 Wigeon, 2 Gadwall, 2 Moorhens, coot, 3… Read more: 2nd March 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp)
• 28th February 2026 seen by Colin Firman (via WhatsApp)28 February 2026
  Colin Firman had a singing Chiffchaff in the sailing club car park today
• 27th February 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)27 February 2026
  WeirWood was a bit misty and there was very light drizzle at 13:30hrs. At the west end 5 Tufted Duck, 4 Wigeon and 2 Teal. At the feeders 3 Marsh Tits and 4 Siskins amongst others. A male Sparrowhawk zipped through the area and the Water Rail was present. 2 Little Egrets were seen along… Read more: 27th February 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)
• 26th February 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)26 February 2026
  WeirWood a brief visit this morning then a return at lunchtime at the dam end. Here 2 Sand Martins were seen for a while, couldn’t refind them after a few minutes. Little else this end however, only Black-headed Gulls and a nice male Grey Wagtail. At the west end it was much as expected with… Read more: 26th February 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)
• 24th February 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)24 February 2026
  WeirWood from dawn. At the west end the 3 Pintail were still around for a while distantly before moving out of sight around the right hand point, also Little Grebe, 7 Wigeon, 2 Teal, 5 Gadwall and 2 Mandarin. A Water Rail again at the feeding station where the collection of various tits were noted.… Read more: 24th February 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)
• 23rd February 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp)23 February 2026
  This morning 3 Pintail, 8 Wigeon, 5 Gadwall, 2 Mandarin, 1 Teal, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Little Egret, Water Rail under the feeders, 1 Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit, 80 Linnets in stubble field and Woodlark singing.4 Egyptian Geese, 10 Greylag Geese, 11 Canada Geese, 3 Buzzards, Goshawk, Kestrel.Dam end just 2 Grey Wagtails, 15 Rooks &… Read more: 23rd February 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp)
• 23rd February 2026 seen by Jonathon Ross (via WhatsApp)23 February 2026
  Goshawk over the south bank dam end.
• 23rd February 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp)23 February 2026
  3 Pintails at west end (1 Drake,2 ducks).
• 21st February 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)21 February 2026
  At WeirWood from midday it was very much status quo. All the duck were present and the feeders were as usual busy with the same species as yesterday. There were a few more Black-headed Gulls and 6 Great-crested Grebes at the west end. Even the Water Rail was still present by the hide. Marsh Tit… Read more: 21st February 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)
• 20th February 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)20 February 2026
  WeirWood again from midday was pleasant at the west end. 11 Wigeon today plus 2 Tufted Duck, 17 Mandarins and 4 Teal. On the feeders 2 Siskins joined the usual tits and finches which again inc’ Marsh, Long-tailed and Coal Tit. Several Black-headed Gulls were joined by a 1st winter Common Gull. In the c/pk… Read more: 20th February 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)
• 19th February 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)19 February 2026
  WeirWood from a damp dawn at the dam where it was quiet. Here 5 Great-crested Grebes, a 1st winter Common Gull, 15 Black-headed and 4 Herring Gulls was about it on the water. On the dam Buzzard was looking very bedraggled and a Mistle Thrush. In the c/pk a Goldcrest, Coal Tit and nice male… Read more: 19th February 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)
• 19th February 2026 seen by Jonathon Ross (via WhatsApp)19 February 2026
  East End. A Curlew flew over calling loudly, heading NE. Not much on the water, 4 GC Grebes, 2 Mandarins, 2 Egyptian Geese, 11 Canadas, 2 Mistle Thrushes behind the dam, 5 Jays, Raven, Bullfinch, Marsh Tit.
• 19th February 2026 seen by Linsey Gooding19 February 2026
  West End:- 2 x Canada Goose, 11 x Mandarin Duck, 4 x Mallard, 1 x Teal, 1 x Pheasant, 1 x Stock Dove, 17 x Woodpigeon, 1 x Coot, 3 x Great Crested Grebe, 17 x Cormorant, 21 x Grey Heron, 1 x Great Spotted Woodpecker, 3 x Magpie, 1 x Raven, 1 x Coal… Read more: 19th February 2026 seen by Linsey Gooding
• 17th February 2026 seen by Linsey Gooding17 February 2026
  West End:- 8 x Canada Goose, 20 x Greylag Goose, 2 x Egyptian Goose, 7 x Mandarin Duck, 10 x Wigeon, 11 x Mallard, 6 x Teal, 1 x Pheasant, 2 x Stock Dove, 7 x Woodpigeon, 1 x Water Rail, 2 x Coot, 1 x Black-headed Gull, 1 x Common Gull, 26 x Cormorant,… Read more: 17th February 2026 seen by Linsey Gooding
• 15th February 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp)15 February 2026
  West end:- 13 Mandarins, 11 Wigeon, 4 Teal, 2 Tufted Duck, 1 Coot, 3 GC Grebes & 7 Snipe.Few raptors around included male Goshawk, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 2 Ravens & 3 Buzzards.In the stubble field at least 119 Linnets and 10 Goldfinches.2 Marsh Tit and Nuthatch around the feeders.Whillets:- 2 Water rails heard calling, 3 Redwings… Read more: 15th February 2026 seen by Alastair Gray (via WhatsApp)
• 15th February 2026 seen by Linsey Gooding15 February 2026
  West End:- 2 x Canada Goose, 2 x Egyptian Goose, 9 x Mandarin Duck, 11 x Wigeon, 10 x Mallard, 7 x Teal, 1 x Pheasant, 3 x Woodpigeon, 1 x Moorhen, 1 x Coot, 3 x Great Crested Grebe, 1 x Great Spotted Woodpecker, 3 x Magpie, 1 x Carrion Crow, 1 x Coal… Read more: 15th February 2026 seen by Linsey Gooding
• 14th February 2026 seen by Jonathon Ross (via WhatsApp)14 February 2026
  West End. 2 LBB Gulls, 9 Wigeon, 11 Mandarins, 1 Teal, 2 Egyptian Geese, 3 Coots, Little Grebe, 4 GC Grebes, Marsh Tit, 26 Greylags, 10 Canadas.