Bewick’s Swans
Sadly, these beautiful swans that once were very regular visitors in winter but not any longer. However, there is a…
Canada Goose
A very common and increasing species on The Levels is the Canada Goose, a large goose with a long neck…
Greylag Goose
The other very common goose we see around is the Greylag Goose, a large plain brown greyish bird with bright…
Common Shelduck
Shelduck are striking almost goose-like birds that are uncommon but fairly regular on The Levels during the winter. From a…
Pochard
Another diving duck occasionally seen when water levels are high is Pochard, a smallish round grey bodied duck with a…
Tufted Duck
When the levels of water are really high it sometimes becomes deep enough to attract diving ducks such as Tufted…
Northern Pintail
Less numerous in winter than some of the other species, Pintail are another very striking species that has a slim…
Garganey
Very occasionally in spring and autumn, the only summer migratory duck to the UK, Garganey, drops in on The Levels…
Gadwall
One of the smaller duck species, Gadwall have a much more discreet plumage though if seen close up it is…
Eurasian Wigeon
A call that sounds a bit like a referee’s whistle coming from the flooded fields will be coming from this…