Accessibility during autumn and winter

During the colder months, the reserve can be wet and muddy so waterproof footwear is recommended. Those with limited mobility or using push wheelchairs may find traversing the Avenue and Saltcot Loaning unsuitable. Please call us on 01387 770200 for more info.

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Whooper Pond webcam

In spring and summer, lookout for black headed gulls who might be using the purpose-built raft to breed. Watch for aerial acrobatics of swallows and house martins as they catch insects in flight.

In autumn and winter, enjoy our whooper swans as they return from their Icelandic migrations and go about their daily life. Pick out family groups and observe their social interactions.

Other species frequent the pond too: from wigeon and tufted ducks to herons and egrets. You might even be lucky and spot an otter or two!