Ducks, Geese & Swans in Gloucestershire
30 species matching this filter.
Gloucestershire is a superb county for observing ducks, geese and swans, with around 30 species recorded across its diverse wetland habitats. The Severn Estuary, the Cotswold Water Park and the Slimbridge Wetland Centre provide exceptional opportunities to see species ranging from common Greylag Geese and Eurasian Wigeon to more unusual visitors such as Bar-headed Goose and Black Swan. Whether you visit in winter to witness large flocks of wildfowl or in summer to spot breeding residents like the Egyptian Goose and Common Shelduck, the county offers year-round interest for birdwatchers.
Showing 24–30 of 30 species
Pochard
Aythya ferinaVU
An uncommon year-round resident on deeper lakes and gravel pits. A nationally declining species, with modest numbers wintering in the county.
Year-round
Red-crested Pochard
Netta rufinaLC
A rare but year-round resident, most likely seen at Cotswold Water Park gravel pits. Numbers in southern England are slowly increasing.
Year-round
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescensLC
A rare winter visitor, occasionally appearing among wild goose flocks at Slimbridge, though feral origin is often suspected.
Oct–Mar
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligulaLC
A common diving duck found on lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits throughout the year. Breeds locally and numbers increase in winter.
Year-round
Tundra Bean Goose
Anser serrirostrisLC
A rare passage visitor to the Severn Vale, occasionally seen among other goose flocks in winter and late summer.
Jul–Feb
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianusLC
A winter visitor to the Severn floodplains, arriving from October and favouring wet grasslands at Slimbridge.
Oct–Mar
Whooper Swan
Cygnus cygnusLC
A rare winter visitor, occasionally turning up on Severn floodwaters or at Slimbridge WWT between October and March.
Oct–Mar