Recent Sightings at Alston Reservoirs
7th January 2026
Wigeon, 170, (David Bickerton)
Mallard, 30
Teal, 30
Tufted Duck, 37
Scaup, 1, 1st winter male still present in Tufted flock
Goldeneye, 2
28th December 2025
Wigeon, 100, (Muhummed H)
7th December 2025
Whooper Swan, 1, Juvenile, (Gareth Powley)
On No 2 Res at 09:00
Wigeon, 7
At south edge of No 2 at 09:00
2nd December 2025
Greylag Goose, 150
Minimum count on south bank of Res No 2
30th November 2025
Whooper Swan, 4, 2 adults with 2 juveniles on No 2 at 09:30 hr
Wigeon, 45
Minimum count on water of No 2 in SE corner at 09:30 hr
21st November 2025
Wigeon, 75
On east bank of No 2 and on water at 13:45
19th November 2025
Wigeon, 25
On No 2 Res at 10:00
Goldeneye, 4
1 male and 3 females on No 2 Res