Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings 07/04/26
Little Egret on Wader Lake, Chiffchaff at Hawthorn wood and Spotted Redshank at Saline Lagoon. Lots of birds singing around the grounds, Chiffchaff, Blackbird, Wren, Great Tit, Blue Tit and Song Thrush. First Willow Warbler of the year, hear sing in Hawt
7 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 06/04/26
Little Egret on Wader Lake, Chiffchaff at Hawthorn wood and Spotted Redshank at Saline Lagoon. The site is starting to bloom, Cowslips and Primrose are all around the site, bumblebee species are enjoying the Green Alkanet along Wader Lake footpath, and th
6 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 05/04/26
11 Avocet on Wader Lake browsing around and a pair on Saline Lagoon. Mute Swan pair still prospecting around Wader Lake, hopefully looking to nest. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
5 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 04/04/2026
The first Blackcaps of the season are now starting to return to the site. Sightings of singing males have been noted in scrubby woodland edges and hedgerows. Sand Martins have been observed moving through the reserve, with small numbers feeding over the
4 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 03/04/2026
Lots of birds singing, Chiffchaff, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Robin, Chaffinch and Great Tit. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Shoveler 14 Mallard
3 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 02/04/2026
Now starting to bloom Cuckoo Flower, Snake’s‑head Fritillary and Marsh Marigold The Spotted Redshank, a rare visitor that’s been around the lagoon all winter is still showing well at the Lagoon am Wader Lake Species
2 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 01/04/2026
Lots of birds singing, Chiffchaff, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Robin, Chaffinch and Great Tit. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Shoveler 10, 6m 4f Mallard
1 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings
amWader Lake Species Water LevelHighTotal Shoveler - 6m+4fMallard - 8 Shelduck - 15 Teal - 2m+3f Gadwall - 3Tufted Duck - 2m+1fGrey Heron - 7Canada Goose - 2Mute Swan - 2 Oystercatcher - 2 Avocet - 4Moorhen - 1Coot - 1B.H. Gull - 37Herring Gull - 11
30 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 29/03/2026
amWader Lake Species Water LevelHighTotal Mute Swan - 2 Oystercatcher - 2 Avocet - 4 Redshank - 3 Mallard - 19 Teal - 6m+3f Tufted Duck - 2m+1f Shoveler - 5m+5f Gadwall - 3 Herring Gull - 9 B.H. Gull - 30 L.B.B Gull - 1 Grey Heron - 3
30 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 28/03/2026
. A small patch of Wood Anemone, an ancient woodland indicator, has sprung up in part of Hawthorn Wood that has not been developed or disturbed over the years. Lots of birds singing around the grounds, Chiffchaff, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Robin,
28 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 27/03/2026
Lots of birds singing around the grounds, Chiffchaff, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Robin, Wren and Great Tit. am Wader Lake Species Water Level High Total Grey Heron 28
27 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 26/03/2026
A superb adult Iceland Gull was spotted today on Wader Lake. This elegant Arctic visitor is always a treat to see, far less common than our regular gull species. Tip for visitors: Check the mixed gull flock carefully, its complete lack of black wingtips
26 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 25/03/2026
Smooth newts have been highly active, patrolling the shallows and displaying classic breeding behaviour Roe Deer have been seen moving quietly through Spring Gill The resident pair of Mute Swans noted mating, confirming their preparations for the breed
26 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 24/03/2026
A Little Egret in the Heronry and a Little Ringer Plover on Wader Lake. A small patch of Wood Anemone, an ancient woodland indicator, has sprung up in part of Hawthorn Wood that has not been developed or disturbed over the years. am/pm
25 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 23/03/2026
Overwintering Spotted Redshank still on Saline Lagoon, looking to be staying with us into spring. Kestrel pair displaying in North Wood, hoping that they will use one of the nest boxes again this year. am/pm Wader Lake Species
25 March 2026