Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings 27/02/2026
Four Mute Swans having a ‘wrestling match’ over territory on Wader Lake. I’m not sure who won! am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Mute Swan territorial fighting/displays
28 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 26/02/2026
“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 Wader Lake Species Water Level
26 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 25/02/26
Avocet have Returned!! 7 seen on the lake this morning, flock of 35 Redshank on the lake. Spotted Redshank still on Saline Lagoon am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet
25 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 24/02/2026
“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 Wader Lake Species Water Lev
24 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 23/02/26
Small flock of 30 Curlew roosting on Saline Lagoon Meadow, over wintering Spotted Redshank still on Saline Lagoon. 33 Heron in and around the Heronry on Wader Lake and a small flock of Siskin moving around Hawthorn Wood. am/pm Wader
23 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 22/02/2026
With 45 Grey Heron the Heronry is full of birds pairing up, displaying and nest building. Oystercatcher pair prospecting wader lake water’s edge opposite Paddy Flemming hide. Siskin flock of about 25 moving at Hawthorn wood. am/pm
22 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 21/02/26
A delightful sighting of 2 young otters noted right beside the Lagoon.The overwintering Spotted Redshank observed feeding right in front of the Lagoon Hide.A count of 43 Grey Heron in and around the heronry today. Many birds settling onto nests, with some
21 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 20/02/26
“The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” Lots of birds singing around the grounds, Song Thrushes, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Chaffinch, Coal Tit and Goldcrest am
20 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 19/02/2026
A Spotted Redshank has been overwintering on site — a notable record, as this species is a scarce winter visitor to the UK. Most individuals migrate from northern European to wintering areas in Africa with only a small number remaining in the UK each wi
19 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 18/02/2026
Lots of deer activity across the site, look out for them (especially towards the end and start of the day) on the East of the site- around North wood and the meadows and the Dragonfly ponds. am/pm Wader Lake Species Wa
18 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 17/02/2026
“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 Wader Lake Species Water Level
17 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 16/02/2026
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 on Saline Lagoon browsing around the breach. am/pm
16 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 15/02/2026
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 Redshank back on Saline Lagoon. a
15 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 14/02/2026
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 Ponds on Wader Lake and the River Viewpoint. With
14 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 13/02/2026
“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 ) am Wader Lake Species Wa
13 February 2026