Latest sightings
Yellow-browed Warbler, Avocet, Fieldfare, and Peregrines hunting
Our winter residents are moving in, but careful watchers will still spot rare visitors on their migratory journey
8 November 2024
Goshawk, Hen Harrier, Whooper Swan, and a fleeting flock of Cattle Egret
The nights have drawn in earlier this week, and so too have plenty of interesting birds been drawn to the wetlands.
31 October 2024
Merlin, Red Kite, Field Vole, and a lingering Swallow
Stormy weather at the weekend pushed most wildlife into hiding, but a few interesting species emerged once the skies cleared.
25 October 2024
Cattle Egret, Firecrest, Marsh Harrier - and a Pheasant!
Autumnal arrivals and stopovers - our wetlands are on a wonderful ancient flightpath
20 October 2024
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
Otter, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine Falcon, and a lone Green Sandpiper
September has brought sunshine, showers, and rather chilly mornings here on the reserve
13 September 2024
Red-Necked Phalarope, Osprey, Spoonbill, and a confusing Curlew Sandpiper
The weather has taken a dreary turn as the autumn approaches
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