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Sun 5th April - Late Opening

Due to Storm Dave we will open slightly later at 11am on Sunday 5th April, this will allow us to assess any storm damage or clean up that needs doing to ensure the site is safe and accessible for our visitors. Thank you for your understanding, we look forward to welcoming you this Easter. 

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Today's Sightings

Wader Lake     Time/AM     Tide/High

Avocet (displaying) - 4

Black-tailed Godwit - 1

Oystercatcher (displaying) - 2

Lapwing (4 holding territory) - 8

Gadwall - 4

Shoveler - 2

Mute Swan (holding territory) - 2

Stock Dove (nest building) - 2

Grey Heron (24 on nests) - 27

Black-headed Gull - 32

Shelduck - 25

 

Saline Lagoon

Shelduck - 2

Teal - 8

 

Hawthorn Wood

Reed Bunting - 1

Bullfinch - 10

Siskin - 8

Long-tailed Tit - 6

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 2

Coal Tit - 6

 

Other Birds

Great Spotted Woodpecker (gully) - 1

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Spring Gill) - 2

Jay (Spring Gill) - 2

Sparrowhawk (Top Meadow) - 1 female

Sparrowhawk (North Wood) - 1 male

 

Other Wildlife Species

Mammals:

Brown Hare (Old Oak Meadow)

Otter tracks (Lagoon & Spring Gill)

Wood Mouse (Hawthorn Wood)

 

Invertebrates:

White-tailed Bumblebee (Top Meadow)

 

Flora:

In flower

Gorse

Yew

Blackthorn

Willow buds

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