Latest sightings

Wildlife Sightings 17/02/2026

What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: “The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” Song Thrushes singing around the grounds, ( north wood, Hawthorn wood ) am

17 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 16/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings Daily Log What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: Brent Goose back on Wader lake huddling with 2 Oystercatcher from the this morning’s cold wind. Male Common Pochard with a Tufted Duck group on Wader Lake. Spotted Redshank still

16 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 15/02/2026

What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: Red Kite flying oversite seen from Top Meadow, the Brent Goose that has been around the site for the last few weeks can still be seen on the adjacent farmers field from Dragonfly ponds viewpoint bench. Spotted

15 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 14/02/2026

What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: The Oystercatchers have been breeding on Wader Lake, the Brent Goose is in for a swim (and has been enjoying doing back-flips in the water to preen itself) and the Kingfisher has been zipping between Teal Pond

15 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 13/02/2026

What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: “The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” Lots of Song Thrushes singing around the grounds, ( north wood, Hawthorn wood ) a

13 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 12/02/2026

What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: “The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” am Wader Lake Species Water Level High Total

12 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings - 11/02/26

What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: The Grey Herons are very active, yelling at each other with their prehistoric calls and taking up positions in about 14 of the nests in the Heronry. As the leaves of the trees haven’t started growing yet, it

11 February 2026