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Hello! Im a new member and looking forward to visiting the reserves, out of curiosity is there an for want of a better phrase "opening" time, obivously I know with bird watching earlier tends to be better, but Im not one to cross any lines, I couldnt see anything on the belvide page about times or when i was reading through codes of conduct
Compiled from daily sightings – Belvide Reservoir, May 2026. With thanks to Steve Nuttall for collating the Belvide Bird Blog.
May 2026 was an exceptional month at Belvide Reservoir, producing a remarkable mix of scarce migrants, breeding successes and record-breaking sightings. Here are the highlights:
Major Rarities
Great Reed Warbler (8–10 May)
Only the second record for Belvide and fourth for Staffordshire.
Bonaparte's Gull (11–21 May)
Compiled from daily sightings – Belvide Reservoir, April 2026. With thanks to Steve Nuttall for collating the Belvide Bird Blog.
A strong finish to April with continued passage of terns and waders, alongside lingering wildfowl and increasing summer visitors.
Highlights:
Black Tern movement peaked with 10 present on 30th (7 lingering into afternoon), following 11 on 24th and smaller numbers from 23rd.
Arctic Tern influx on 28th with a peak of 26 birds.
Black-necked Grebes (2) remained from 26th through to 30th, favouring the dam/south-east bay.
Hi guys. With the Bhg colonies starting to increase please keep an eye out for any colour ringed birds especially Red rings. These would most likely be from Belvide ringers scheme 2018/19. Any ring sightings would be great. We already have several returning birds inc 25F2 -21N3-23L3-26FO-22N6-24N6. Kindest regards Foz.
Hello Alex, it was great to meet you today and I'm glad you are enjoying the Belvide reserve, all the best, and Happy Birding.