Wildlife

Out on the saltmarsh, Spoonbills start to show their impressive breeding crests.

Camouflaged Lapwings start to build their nests on the cockleshell islands our reserve team lovingly maintain.

On Deep Water Lake, look for the balletic courtship displays of the Great Crested Grebes.

These incredible insects hawk across the paths and ponds like mini spitfires with iridescent wings and phenomenal paintwork.

Look for Kingfisher parents hunting to keep up with the demands of their hungry young, or fledged juveniles learning how to fend for themselves.

Wander along verdant borders of beautiful wildflowers in full bloom, and look for orchids making up the colourful bouquet.

A bolt of electric blue lightning shoots across the water. Most likely to be found fishing in front of the steel hide in autumn.

Little Egrets roost in number here, often attempting to all fit in the same tree! Look for glowing white figures as dusk approaches.

Look down to discover colourful and unusual fungi, especially in our woodlands.

Watch for sudden movement among the flocks and you could see what spooked them. Mobbing corvids are another indicator that someone is out on the hunt!

Spoonbill can be seen striding across the saltmarsh to feed. Our recent record was a flock of 17 – can we beat that record this winter?

Listen out for a shrill whistle-like call; if you’re lucky, a glimpse of a Kingfisher on the hunt may follow!