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​A snapshot of the water birds on and around hte Swale this month. THe count is lower than expected as it was delayed for the two large storms over the highest tides of the month.

We're looking for someone special to join our lovely team

Weather warnings forecast very strong winds, 50mph and stronger gusts, along with heavy rain so the Reserve will be closed on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgable naturalist to undertake our Spring and Summer wildlife surveying across our 3300 acres wetland reserve. We would like an naturalist to join our team from this April to undertake our breeding wader survey along with a broader surveying role with full access across Elmley to record, identify and communicate about many of our wonderful inhabitants. The right person will have a 'can-do' attitude, be self-motivated, have well practised fieldcraft and an excellent knowledge of waders and other ground-nesting birds. The paid role will come with accommodation and on-Reserve 4x4. Please send enquiries with CVs to: [email protected]

A spectacular 25,800 birds were counted on Monday 13th January around high tide, with over 10,000 wigeon and 8,000 lapwing counted not to mention lots of short eared owls amongst others. This is a snap shot of the birds at Elmley not a definitive list.