Wed 28 Oct · 16:16
100,000 or more birds, seen by Fergal
“Huge. Twenty minutes of it before they dropped.”
Ham Wall
Somerset, England
Last seen 2 nights ago
One report this season (2026/27)
What to expect
The Avalon Marshes hold some of the largest roosts in Britain, often in the hundreds of thousands. The roost moves between reedbeds.
Where to stand
Along the old railway line through the reserve.
Parking and access
The reserve car park fills early on winter weekends.
Recent reports
16 Jan 2026 · 15:57
10,000 to 100,000 birds, seen by Aoife
“Roost seemed to have moved further along the shore.”