Latest sightings
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
Wildlife Sightings
amWader Lake Species Water LevelHighTotal Shoveler - 6m+4fMallard - 8 Shelduck - 15 Teal - 2m+3f Gadwall - 3Tufted Duck - 2m+1fGrey Heron - 7Canada Goose - 2Mute Swan - 2 Oystercatcher - 2 Avocet - 4Moorhen - 1Coot - 1B.H. Gull - 37Herring Gull - 11
30 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 29/03/2026
amWader Lake Species Water LevelHighTotal Mute Swan - 2 Oystercatcher - 2 Avocet - 4 Redshank - 3 Mallard - 19 Teal - 6m+3f Tufted Duck - 2m+1f Shoveler - 5m+5f Gadwall - 3 Herring Gull - 9 B.H. Gull - 30 L.B.B Gull - 1 Grey Heron - 3
30 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 28/03/2026
. A small patch of Wood Anemone, an ancient woodland indicator, has sprung up in part of Hawthorn Wood that has not been developed or disturbed over the years. Lots of birds singing around the grounds, Chiffchaff, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Robin,
28 March 2026
Wildlife Sightings 27/03/2026
Lots of birds singing around the grounds, Chiffchaff, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Robin, Wren and Great Tit. am Wader Lake Species Water Level High Total Grey Heron 28
27 March 2026