Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings 08/06/2026
Lot’s of Shelduck and Black Headed Gull chicks on Wader Lake, a Little Egret in the heronry and some Lapwing hanging around close to the Diageo hide. Hawthorn Wood was lively today with a Nuthatch frequenting the feeders, Goldfinch, Chaffinch and groups
8 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 07/06/2026
A lovely Oystercatcher chick is shadowing mum/dad on Wader Lake and learning the tricks of the trade. Best seen from Paddy Flemming hide, looking left. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
7 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 06/06/2026
Avocet, Black‑headed Gull, and Shelduck chicks/ducklings have all hatched within the last day, which is great to see. There are also many juvenile Grey Herons currently around, along with a Black‑tailed Godwit frequenting the margins of the Wader Lake
6 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 05/06/2026
Avocet, Black‑headed Gull, and Shelduck chicks/ducklings have all hatched within the last day, which is great to see. There are also many juvenile Grey Herons currently around, along with a Black‑tailed Godwit frequenting the margins of the Wader Lake
5 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 04/06/2026
Avocet, Black‑headed Gull, and Shelduck chicks/ducklings have all hatched within the last day, which is great to see. There are also many juvenile Grey Herons currently around, along with a Black‑tailed Godwit frequenting the margins of the Wader Lake
5 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 03/06/2026
Lots of breeding birds on Wader Lake, there are a few Avocet and Black Headed Gull chicks having just hatched in the last day. Little Ringed Plover and a Black Tailed Godwit are still around the islands on Wader Lake as well. am/pm
3 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 02/06/2026
Lots of breeding birds on Wader Lake, Swift and Swallow flying above the water with several juvenile Grey Heron venturing down to the lake. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet
2 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 31/05/2026
Lots of breeding birds on Wader Lake, 57 Common Tern, 82 Black headed gull and 29 Avocet. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Shelduck 34+1juv Shoveler
31 May 2026
Wildlife Sightings 30/05/2026
A large amount of Common Tern; 65, on Wader Lake, many are on nests and others actively breeding. First Black headed Gull Chick out on wader lake island. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
31 May 2026
Wildlife Sightings 29/05/2026
A large amount of Common Tern; 65, on Wader Lake, many are on nests and others actively breeding. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet 26 Redshank
29 May 2026
Wildlife Sightings 28/05/2026
A very rare Black Tern briefly dropped in among the Common Tern colony on Wader Lake, where an impressive 63 birds are currently active. Among them is a distinctive first-summer Common Tern, a very unusual record for us as birds of this age typically rema
28 May 2026
Wildlife Sightings 27/05/26
A large amount of Common Tern; 55, on Wader Lake, many are on nests and others actively breeding. Despite the overcast morning there are some butterflies and bees along Wader Lake Footpath, a Small Tortoiseshell and several Early Bumblebees on the many ro
27 May 2026
Wildlife Sightings 26/05/2026
A Damselfly frenzy down the Dragonfly & Amphibian ponds. A total 16 Azure Damselflies, 2 Large Reds and a Blue-tailed Damselfly. A pair of Little Ringed Plover on Wader Lake, as well as a lone Black Tailed Godwit. am/pm Wader L
26 May 2026
Wildlife Sightings 25/05/26
A Damselfly frenzy down the Dragonfly & Amphibian ponds. A total 16 Azure Damselflies, 2 Large Reds and a Blue-tailed Damselfly. A pair of Little Ringed Plover on Wader Lake, as well as a lone Bar Tailed Godwit. am/pm Wader Lak
25 May 2026
Wildlife Sightings 22/05/2026
A good number of Avocet were present on site today, with 35 individuals recorded between Wader Lake and the Lagoon. Across the meadows, Yellow Rattle is beginning to flower, bringing a welcome splash of colour. This species plays an important role in me
22 May 2026