Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings 23/04/2026
The fantastic Spoonbill is still on Wader Lake, day 6 of its visit, hopefully it hangs around a bit longer. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Spoonbill 1
24 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings
Our lovely Spoonbill is still enjoying foraging around Wader Lake :) am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet 25 Herring gull 15
22 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 21/04/2026
am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Spoonbill 1 Mute swan 3 Shoveller 2 Greylag goose 6
21 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 20/04/2026
Spoonbill is still on Wader Lake, day 3 of this exciting bird visiting us. 5 Mute Swans on Wader Lake as well, 2 pairs and an immature bird. Despite the colder start to the day there are plenty of bees out on the reserve, Buff Tails, Common Carders, Early
21 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 19/04/2026
Spoonbill on Wader Lake, it arrived yesterday and this morning it was tucking itself up sleeping. A pair of Black Tailed Godwit on Wader Lake as well showing off their rusty red bellies. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water
21 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 18/04/26
A Spoonbill has been seen feeding on Wader Lake, offering a wonderful opportunity to watch this striking bird as it sweeps the shallows with its distinctive bill. In the staff car park woodland, a Garden Warbler was spotted singing from within the tree co
18 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 17/04/26
Lots of birds singing around the grounds, Chiffchaff, Blackbird, Wren, Great Tit, Blue Tit and Song Thrush. Plenty of Butterflies around the site, with Small Tortoiseshell, Comma and Speckled wood along Wader Lake Footpath, Primrose and bluebell in flower
17 April 2026
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