Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings 15/04/26
1 Avocet has started to build nest on the front edge of the big island on Wader Lake, with a total of 14 on the lake at the moment. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet (1 Ne
15 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 14/04/26
Spotted Redshank on Saline Lagoon still, has spent all winter and now into spring in the area. Plenty of Butterflies around the site, with Small Tortoiseshell, Comma and Speckled wood along Wader Lake Footpath. am/pm Wader Lake Spec
14 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 13/04/26
Spotted Redshank on Saline Lagoon still, has spent all winter and now into spring in the area. Plenty of Butterflies around the site, with Small Tortoiseshell, Comma and Speckled wood along Wader Lake Footpath. am/pm Wader Lake Spec
13 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 12/04/26
19 Avocet on Wader Lake this morning with 8 pairs of Shoveler as well. The meadows are starting to bloom with Cowslips, Wild Garlic and Cuckoo Flowers. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
12 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 11/04/2026
An excellent and diverse day of wildlife records across the site. Wader Lake was particularly lively, highlighted by 20 Avocets, alongside good numbers of Grey Heron (28) & Shelduck (28) Spring flora is now widespread, with Marsh Marigold across the
11 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 10/04/2026
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. am/pm Wader Lake Species
10 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 09/04/2026
am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Grey Heron 31 Canada Goose 16 Greylag 10 Shelduck 31
9 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 08/04/2026
Lots of butterflies and bee species this morning with the warm and sunny start to the day, Comma, Speckled Wood and Orange Tip butterflies around the site. 2 Tawny Mining Bees, 3 Common Carder & a Red-Tailed Bumblebee along Wader Lake. am/
8 April 2026
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