2026 SIGHTINGS July is one of the quietest months on Severnside with only 167 species having been recorded. It does have a more optimistic feeling to it than June, with the appearance of returning waders and in recent years the regular appearance of Mediterranean Gulls and Great White Egrets. Unusual species seen have included Caspian Tern (2025), Cory’s Shearwater (2023), Glossy Ibis (2019), Cattle Egret (2017,2020), Spoonbill (2022), Temminck’s Stint (2017), Black-winged Stilt (2021), dispersing Crossbill, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Goshawk and a Stone Curlew (1999). A spell of strong SW or W wind usually produces a few Storm Petrels and Manx Shearwaters. 1st July A warm and sunny day with a fresh breeze. An adult Mediterranean Gull, 200 Black-headed Gull, 10 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Black-tailed Godwit, 3 Common Sandpiper, 17 Lapwing, 5 Redshank, a Grey Heron, 2 Mute Swan, 12 Shelduck, 8 Gadwall (5 ducklings) and 2 Tufted Duck were reported from the Pilning Wetland/New Passage area. Reports from the Severn Beach shore included 12 Curlew, 6 Oystercatcher, a Little Egret, 45+ Shelduck, a Cetti’sWarbler and 3 Kestrel.
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Combined Species Total so far in 2026 = 173 My Species Total so far in 2026 = 158
