Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings 19/06/2026
Black Headed Gull chicks on Wader Lakes islands with several clutches of Shelduck on the lake as well. Hawthorn Wood has a lot of juvenile Blue tits, Coal Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker & Great Tits visiting this morning. am/pm W
19 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 17/06/26
A likely juvenile Willow Tit was spotted at Close Encounters an exciting record of this rare and declining UK bird. The sighting suggests local breeding and highlights the importance of the site. am/pm Wader Lake Species
17 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 16/06/26
Hawthorn Wood has a lot of juvenile Blue tits, Coal Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker & Great Tits visiting this morning. Black Headed Gull chicks on Wader Lakes islands with several clutches of Shelduck on the lake as well. am/pm W
16 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 15/06/26
Black Headed Gull chicks on Wader Lakes islands with several clutches of Shelduck and a pair of Oystercatcher chicks on the lake as well. Hawthorn Wood has a lot of juvenile Blue tits & Great Tits visiting this morning am/pm Wad
15 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 13/06/2026
Several Chimney Sweeper moths have recently been recorded at Old Oak Meadow These moths are an important indicator of healthy, species-rich grassland. Their caterpillars rely on plants such as pignut. Their presence at Old Oak Meadow highlights the valu
13 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 12/06/2026
Lot’s of Shelduck and Black Headed Gull chicks on Wader Lake, Little Egret in the heronry. Hawthorn Wood was lively today with a Nuthatch frequenting the feeders, Great Spotted Woodpecker juveniles and groups of juvenile blue tits am/pm
12 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 11/06/2026
Our meadows, woodland edges are bursting into colour, with classic summer wildflowers now in full bloom. Across the meadows, Oxeye Daisy, Meadow Buttercup and Bee Orchid are putting on a fantastic display, alongside Northern Marsh Orchid and Common Spot
11 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 10/06/26
There are lots of juvenile birds appearing around the site at the moment, making it a great time to spot young birds alongside their parents. A juvenile Oystercatcher has been seen on the lake, while young Blue Tits, Great Tits, Coal Tits and Long-tailed
10 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 09/06/26
Swallows hawking over the meadows hunting, lots of tit species fledging across the site. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet 1 brood of at least 1 chick behind islands, 1 bro
9 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 08/06/2026
Lot’s of Shelduck and Black Headed Gull chicks on Wader Lake, a Little Egret in the heronry and some Lapwing hanging around close to the Diageo hide. Hawthorn Wood was lively today with a Nuthatch frequenting the feeders, Goldfinch, Chaffinch and groups
8 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 07/06/2026
A lovely Oystercatcher chick is shadowing mum/dad on Wader Lake and learning the tricks of the trade. Best seen from Paddy Flemming hide, looking left. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
7 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 06/06/2026
Avocet, Black‑headed Gull, and Shelduck chicks/ducklings have all hatched within the last day, which is great to see. There are also many juvenile Grey Herons currently around, along with a Black‑tailed Godwit frequenting the margins of the Wader Lake
6 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 05/06/2026
Avocet, Black‑headed Gull, and Shelduck chicks/ducklings have all hatched within the last day, which is great to see. There are also many juvenile Grey Herons currently around, along with a Black‑tailed Godwit frequenting the margins of the Wader Lake
5 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 04/06/2026
Avocet, Black‑headed Gull, and Shelduck chicks/ducklings have all hatched within the last day, which is great to see. There are also many juvenile Grey Herons currently around, along with a Black‑tailed Godwit frequenting the margins of the Wader Lake
5 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 03/06/2026
Lots of breeding birds on Wader Lake, there are a few Avocet and Black Headed Gull chicks having just hatched in the last day. Little Ringed Plover and a Black Tailed Godwit are still around the islands on Wader Lake as well. am/pm
3 June 2026