Latest sightings
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
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
The recent rainy days haven't put the wildlife off!
27 September 2024
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
Highlights: Otter, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine Falcon, Green Sandpiper
13 September 2024
Recent Wildlife Sightings 19th August - 6th September
Highlights: Red-Necked Phalarope, Osprey, Spoonbill, Curlew Sandpiper
6 September 2024
Recent Wildlife Sightings 10th - 18th August
Highlights: Kingfisher, Wood Sandpiper, Garganey, Great Crested Grebe
18 August 2024
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
Highlights: Long-Tailed Duck, Pintail, Great White Egret, Drinker Moth
26 July 2024
Recent Wildlife Sightings 13th - 19th July
Highlights: Purple Hairstreak, Spotted Redshank, Green Sandpiper, Beautiful Demoiselle
19 July 2024
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
Highlights: Pyramidal Orchid, Whimbrel, Marsh Harrier, Migrant Hawker
5 July 2024
Recent Wildlife Sightings 22nd - 28th June
Highlights: Elephant Hawk-Moth, Green Sandpiper, Black-Headed Gull, White-Letter Hairstreak
28 June 2024
Recent Wildlife Sightings 15th - 21st June
Highlights: Spoonbill, Green Woodpecker, Lesser Whitethroat, Meadow Brown Butterfly
21 June 2024
Recent Wildlife Sightings 8th - 14th June
Highlights: Caspian Tern, Sandwich Tern, Great White Egret, Mediterranean Gull
14 June 2024