Latest sightings
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
Wildlife Sightings 02/06/2026
Lots of breeding birds on Wader Lake, Swift and Swallow flying above the water with several juvenile Grey Heron venturing down to the lake. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet
2 June 2026
Wildlife Sightings 31/05/2026
Lots of breeding birds on Wader Lake, 57 Common Tern, 82 Black headed gull and 29 Avocet. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Shelduck 34+1juv Shoveler
31 May 2026