Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings - 18/03/26
Mute Swan pair on Wader Lake with plenty of Oystercatcher pairs scattered across site . Lots of birds singing around grounds, Chaffinch, Reed Bunting, Chiffchaff and Great Tit am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level
18 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 17/03/2026
Some birds showing displays of territory- chiffchaffs chasing each other along Wader Lake footpath. Otter tracks down on the exposed mud at the River Viewpoint. Lots of busy bees out and about among the vegetation. am/pm Wader Lak
17 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 16/03/26
Mute Swan pair still browsing around Wader Lake. Over wintering Spotted Redshank is still Saline Lagoon going into spring. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Mute Swan 2
16 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 15/03/26
Several Grey Herons incubating eggs in the Heronry on Wader Lake, Reed Buntings and Chiffchaff at Hawthorn wood feeding station. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Mute Swan
15 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 13/03/2026
Mute Swan pair on Wader Lake with plenty of Oystercatcher pairs scattered across site . am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Mute Swan 2 Greylag
13 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 11/03/26
7 male Reed Bunting seen across the site (at least 5 different birds seen together in one tree at Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station). Lots of bird song continues around the site and the Avocets have dropped into Wader Lake. am/pm Wader
11 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 10/03/2026
A lovely female Kestrel hunting over Spring Gill and Top Meadow ponds- listen out for the Kestrel calling on the East of Site as they are very active over there right now. Lots of birds are starting to sing across the site, so it’s a great opportunity t
10 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 08/03/2026
Mute Swan pair still on Wader Lake, Oystercatcher pairs are spreading around the Reserve, 2 on Wader Lakes central island, 2 on Wader Lake meadow and a new pair on Saline Lagoon. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level
8 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 07/03/2026
Five male Reed Buntings recorded across the site this morning, all very bold and actively claiming territory with their cheerful, chirping songs. An impressive number of Grey Herons were active around the heronry, with most birds settled on the
7 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 05/03/2026
A Little Egret made a surprise appearance today, below the busy heronry. A striking white flash among the activity of the nesting Grey Heron. The Spruce and Blackthorn trees are now in flower, adding fresh colour and texture to the reserve. Insects hav
5 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 04/03/26
Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station very busy this morning 2 male Reed Buntings, Nuthatch, a male and female Great Spotted Woodpecker and a small flock of goldfinch. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
4 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings -03/03/26
The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying. Birds singing around the grounds, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Chaffinch, Great Tit, Robin and Blue Tit. am Wader Lake Spe
3 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 02/03/26
Spotted Redshank back on Saline Lagoon, Siskin flock moving through hawthorn wood and coming to the feeders. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet 3 L
2 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 01/03/26
Grey Herons 30+ in the trees in front of Wader Lake, moving nesting material and making courtship displays. Mute Swan pair still on Wader Lake, Little Grebe and a few Curlew on the river. am/pm Wader Lake Species Wate
1 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 28/02/2026
Cetti’s Warbler showing very well this morning in the scrub next to the Lagoon Hide. Usually a secretive species, so this is an excellent chance to catch a glimpse! 52 Grey Heron noted in and around the heronry. First calling C
28 February 2026