New Life Emerging

As the spring season continues, we welcome the arrival of young animals and the progression of several species' life cycles

As the spring season continues, we welcome the arrival of young animals and the progression of several species' life cycles

We have had lots of mammal sightings recently. There is a healthy population of Roe deer, often seen on and around the reserve (with evidence of their antler rubbings various trees). An Otter has been spotted on Whooper pond, where a Grey heron has also been making regular fishing trips. A Barn owl was seen across Folly field.

There are also young birds emerging including Mute swan cygnets on Teal pond and Canada goslings around Folly pond, and of course keep your eyes out for Tree sparrow chicks in our nest boxes, as well as the House Martins on the Peter Scott Observatory and Swallows nesting in some of the hides.
We have Oystercatchers mating and Lapwing chasing off Corvids indicating there may be chicks about.

Invertebrates seem to be increasing by the week too, we’re seeing increased numbers of butterflies like Orange tip and Green-veined white. We also had our first Damselfly of the year spotted down the Saltcot.

High Tide Times

27th May 10:19 7.7m
28th May 11:03 7.8m
29th May 11:41 7.9m
30th May 12:16 7.9m
31st May 12:51 7.8m
1st June 13:26 7.7m

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