WWT Slimbridge ReserveChanges and Developments

Responses to broad climate changes

Map of the New Grounds Slimbridge

White-fronted Geese

The Severn Estuary

Goose Pasture

White-fronted Goose Peak Counts

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White-fronted GooseGrazing Distribution 1984/85

White-fronted Goose2000/2001 Grazing Distribution Map

Wigeon

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Population changes -Teal

Mean Teal Counts

Lapwing

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Mean Lapwing Counts

Golden Plover

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Redshank Breeding Records over the past 12 years

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Pairs in MayPairs in JuneYoung fledged

Lapwing breeding success

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Numbers of pairsNumber of nestsNumber of broodsFledged young