Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings - 04/07/26
Lots of Avocet, some lovely Common Sandpipers and Swifts drinking from Wader Lake am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Lapwing 24 Mallard 7
4 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings 03/07/2026
2 Common Sandpipers on Wader Lake in front of Paddy Flemming Hide, a very small bird easy to miss. A few Curlews dotted about the site, some on Wader Lake. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
3 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings 02/07/2026
Otter spotted on the river! fantastic wildlife encounter today with an otter sighted from the Window on the wear viewing area. If you're visiting, keep an eye on the water's edge and surrounding banks – you never know what might appear! am
2 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings 01/07/2026
Juvenile Dunlin on Wader Lake in front of Paddy Flemming Hide, a very small bird easy to miss. A few Curlews dotted about the site, some on Wader Lake and one on Saline Lagoon sat with a pair of Little Egret that have been seen around site for the last co
2 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings 30/06/2026
A quiet overcast morning before the sun came out, Black Headed Gull chicks are getting adventures and walking all around the lake on their own stretching their legs and wings. A pair of juvenile Great Spotted Woodpeckers at Hawthorn Wood Feeding station,
30 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 29/06/26
A quiet overcast morning before the sun came out, Black Headed Gull chicks are getting adventures and walking all around the lake on their own stretching their legs and wings. A pair of juvenile Great Spotted Woodpeckers at Hawthorn Wood Feeding station,
29 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 28/06/26
A sunny morning with lots of dragonflies out early, Broad bodied chaser, Emperor Dragonfly and many Azure and Blue-tailed damselflies seen on the Amphibian ponds. Look for the striking blue tail of the Emperor and the size as it’s the biggest dragonfly
28 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 27/06/26
A new Sedge Warbler territory has been recorded within the stream channel this year. As the reserve usually supports just 5–6 breeding pairs, this additional pair represents an exciting increase. am Wader Lake Species
27 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 26/06/26
Lots of Lapwing on the exposed shores and scattered around the islands of wader lake. Young birds flocking to the suet feeders at Hawthorn Wood Hide am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
26 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 25/06/2026
Good mix of grassland-associated butterflies together with the Chimney Sweeper moth observed at Old Oak Meadow am Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet 39
25 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 24/06/2026
Some lovely Dragonfly and Damselfly activity this morning with the early heat today. Broad-bodied Chasers and lots of Azure and Blue-tailed Damselfly at Amphibian Ponds, with a striking female Banded Demoiselle just outside the visitor centre by the pond
24 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 23/06/26
Lots of Lapwing on the exposed shores and scattered around the islands of wader lake. Young birds flocking to the suet feeders at Hawthorn Wood Hide am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
23 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 22/06/26
Lots of Lapwing on the exposed shores and scattered around the islands of wader lake. Young birds flocking to the suet feeders at Hawthorn Wood Hide most exciting are 3 Juvenile Great Spotted Woodpeckers that are flying around together, look for the all r
22 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 21/06/2026
Kingfisher perching in front of Northumbrian Water Hide on Wader Lake, it was using the deeper pool in front of the hide to fish. Lots of Lapwing on the exposed shore of the lake, a pair of Curlew on the lake as well. am/pm Wader La
21 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 20/06/2026
We're delighted to report a sighting of a Common Lizard basking near the Lagoon Hide. The lizard was spotted enjoying the sunshine in a freshly cut glade within the River Reedbed before quickly darting back into the vegetation for cover. This exciting re
20 June 2026