Construction work is ongoing to replace the old footbridge to the reserve. An alternative route is available, but the Heron's Wing and Peter Scott hides will be closed until the work is complete. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Latest sightings
Recent sightings 25th - 28th May
Highlights include Southern Marsh Orchid, Marsh Harrier and Little Ringed Plover
28 May 2019
Recent sightings 22nd - 24th May
Highlights include, Little ringed plover, Cuckoo and Small copper butterfly
24 May 2019
Recent sightings 18th - 21st May
Highlights include Song Thrush, Treecreeper and Garganey
21 May 2019
Recent sightings 15th - 17th May
Highlights include, Cuckoo, Palmate newt, Hedgehog and Hairy dragonfly
17 May 2019
Recent sightings 11th - 14th May
British Steel HideOver on the saline lagoons have been 3 Spoonbill, Redshank, Lapwing, Shelduck and Gadwall. On the Dafen scrapes has been a male Garganey, the pair of Little Ringed Plover are still present, Shoveler, Wigeon, Teal, Tufted Duck, Gadwall an
14 May 2019
Recent sightings 8th - 10th May
Highlights include, Turtle dove, Black tern and Little ringed plover
10 May 2019
Recent sightings 4th - 7th May
Highlights include, Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly, Little ringed plover and Garden warbler.
8 May 2019
Recent sightings 1st - 3rd May
Highlights include, Wheater, Whimbrel and Lesser Whitethroat
3 May 2019
Recent sightings 24th - 30th April
Highlights include, Common Blue, Garganey, Common Sandpiper
30 April 2019
Recent sightings 17th - 19th April
Highlights include, Sedge Warbler, Egyptian goose and Nuthatch
19 April 2019
Recent sightings 13th-16th April
Highlights include Avocet, Wheatear and Lesser Whitethroat
16 April 2019
Recent sightings 10th -12th April
Highlights include, Marsh harrier, Slow worm and Orange tip butterfly
12 April 2019
Recent sightings 6th-9th April
Highlights include Otter with 2 kits, Wheatear and Avocet
9 April 2019
Recent sightings 3rd - 5th April
Highlights include, Whooper swan, Willow warbler and Sparrowhawk
5 April 2019
Recent sightings 30th March - 2nd April
Highlights include Cattle Egret, Otter, Peregrine Falcon
2 April 2019