Recent sightings

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