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Spoonbill, Water Pipit, Spotted Redshank, and a swooping Sparrowhawk

Spoonbill, Water Pipit, Spotted Redshank, and a swooping Sparrowhawk

Blustery weather has blown away our winter blues, and our winter birds!

22 December 2024

Spotted Redshank, Hen Harrier, Sparrowhawk, and a sneaky Red Fox

Spotted Redshank, Hen Harrier, Sparrowhawk, and a sneaky Red Fox

As we enter the calm after the storm, the birds have finally come back out from hiding.

15 December 2024

Lapwing, Wigeon, Spoonbill, and roosting Cormorants

Lapwing, Wigeon, Spoonbill, and roosting Cormorants

A week of strong winds and heavy rain have had an unwelcome reception from wildlife and visitors alike, though moments of sunshine have made things more bearable.

1 December 2024

Pintail, Pheasant, Common Pipistrelle, and a small but mighty Merlin

Pintail, Pheasant, Common Pipistrelle, and a small but mighty Merlin

Stormy weather has ravaged the wetlands, and very few birds have stayed to endure the rain.

24 November 2024

Avocet, Water Pipit, Marsh Harrier, and a few cosy Harvest Mouse nests

Avocet, Water Pipit, Marsh Harrier, and a few cosy Harvest Mouse nests

Avocets and colourful sunsets have brought a flourish of life to the wetlands as the evenings draw in earlier

15 November 2024

Yellow-browed Warbler, Avocet, Fieldfare, and Peregrines hunting

Yellow-browed Warbler, Avocet, Fieldfare, and Peregrines hunting

Our winter residents are moving in, but careful watchers will still spot rare visitors on their migratory journey

8 November 2024

Goshawk, Hen Harrier, Whooper Swan, and a fleeting flock of Cattle Egret

Goshawk, Hen Harrier, Whooper Swan, and a fleeting flock of Cattle Egret

The nights have drawn in earlier this week, and so too have plenty of interesting birds been drawn to the wetlands.

31 October 2024

Merlin, Red Kite, Field Vole, and a lingering Swallow

Merlin, Red Kite, Field Vole, and a lingering Swallow

Stormy weather at the weekend pushed most wildlife into hiding, but a few interesting species emerged once the skies cleared.

25 October 2024

Cattle Egret, Firecrest, Marsh Harrier - and a Pheasant!

Cattle Egret, Firecrest, Marsh Harrier - and a Pheasant!

Autumnal arrivals and stopovers - our wetlands are on a wonderful ancient flightpath

20 October 2024

Water Vole, Water Scorpion, and a growing flock of Spoonbill

Water Vole, Water Scorpion, and a growing flock of Spoonbill

As temperatures fall, the winter bird numbers start to rise.

11 October 2024

Wheatear, Black Rustic Moth, Meadow Pipit and Skylark

Wheatear, Black Rustic Moth, Meadow Pipit and Skylark

The team has been busy carrying out habitat management on the reserve, a great opportunity for a passing Wheatear to grab some lunch!

4 October 2024

Little Stint, Golden-Ringed Dragonfly, Green Woodpecker and Cattle Egret

Little Stint, Golden-Ringed Dragonfly, Green Woodpecker and Cattle Egret

The recent rainy days haven't put the wildlife off!

27 September 2024

Bronze Shield Bug, Migrant Hawker, Spotted Redshank and Small Copper Butterfly

Bronze Shield Bug, Migrant Hawker, Spotted Redshank and Small Copper Butterfly

Lots of incredible insects have been seen lately. Plus, high tides have brought visitors great views from the hides.

20 September 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 7th - 13th September

Recent Wildlife Sightings 7th - 13th September

Highlights: Otter, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine Falcon, Green Sandpiper

13 September 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 19th August - 6th September

Recent Wildlife Sightings 19th August - 6th September

Highlights: Red-Necked Phalarope, Osprey, Spoonbill, Curlew Sandpiper

6 September 2024