Latest sightings

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

Recent Wildlife Sightings 10th - 18th August

Recent Wildlife Sightings 10th - 18th August

Highlights: Kingfisher, Wood Sandpiper, Garganey, Great Crested Grebe

18 August 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 3rd - 9th August

Recent Wildlife Sightings 3rd - 9th August

Highlights: Wood Sandpiper, Poplar Hawk-Moth, Barn Owl, Great White Egret

9 August 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 20th - 26th July

Recent Wildlife Sightings 20th - 26th July

Highlights: Long-Tailed Duck, Pintail, Great White Egret, Drinker Moth

26 July 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 13th - 19th July

Recent Wildlife Sightings 13th - 19th July

Highlights: Purple Hairstreak, Spotted Redshank, Green Sandpiper, Beautiful Demoiselle

19 July 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 6th - 12th July

Recent Wildlife Sightings 6th - 12th July

There has been lots of new and young life showing around the reserve this week with many young broods spotted from the viewing screens and fishing platforms onto Deep Water Lake. These species include Coot’s, Moorhen’s, Gadwall’s, Great Crested Greb

14 July 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 29th June - 5th July

Recent Wildlife Sightings 29th June - 5th July

Highlights: Pyramidal Orchid, Whimbrel, Marsh Harrier, Migrant Hawker

5 July 2024

Recent Wildlife Sightings 22nd - 28th June

Recent Wildlife Sightings 22nd - 28th June

Highlights: Elephant Hawk-Moth, Green Sandpiper, Black-Headed Gull, White-Letter Hairstreak

28 June 2024