Latest sightings
Main observatory works
Aerial view of centre by Sky Vertical On Wednesday 26 April there will be works to the entrance of the main hide as we install the electric all-access door. Access to the reserve will still be possible as well as to
25 April 2017
Today's Highlights
Avocets mating Garganey - male at Friends hide Sandwich Tern Swallow Swift House martin Whitethroat Cetti’s warbler Blackcap Reed warbler Sedge warbler Black-tailed godwit Moorhen + chicks Lapwing + chicks Coot + ch
24 April 2017
Today's Highlights
Ring ouzel - Lyle hide Swifts-2 at Friends hide Swallows House martin Whitethroat Cetti's warbler Reed warblers Sedge warblers Black-tailed godwit-60 Bar-tailed godwit Dunlin-24 Moorhen + chicks Lapwing + chicks Coot + chicks Avocet Cormorant Oystercatche
23 April 2017
Today's Highlights
Ring ouzel - Lyle hide Cetti's warbler Sedge warbler-x lots Reed bunting Skylark House sparrow Tree sparrow Goldfinch Blackbird Whitethroat Pied wagtail House martin Swallow Black-tailed godwit Bar-tailed godwit Redshank Greenshank Avocet Snipe Lapwing Li
22 April 2017
Kingfisher
Kingfisher by Bob Ellis All winter we had a male kingfisher as a regular sighting, particularly on the ponds around our visitor centre. This spring he has found a mate and they can regularly be seen from several of
21 April 2017
Sightings Friday 21st April
Bar-tailed godwit and redshank Spring birds arriving all the time now as migration is well under way. All hides apart from Allport remain open. Sightings today: Bar-tailed godwit Mute swan Whooper swan Greylag goose G
21 April 2017
Great white egrets
Great white egret by David Owen Great white egrets are head and shoulders....and body above the little egrets. Look out for them on the pools and ditches throughout the reserve. This afternoon (Thurs 20 April) we had
20 April 2017
Today's Sightings
Mallard Shelduck Wigeon Teal Shoveler Redshank Avocet Little Egret Lapwing Black-tailed Godwit Tree Sparrow Blackcap Song Thrush Great White Egret Marsh Harrier Buzzard
19 April 2017
Today's Sightings
Peregrine x2 Redshank Avocet Shelduck Shoveler Tree Sparrow Buzzard Marsh Harrier Kestrel Sparrowhawk Kingfisher Little Ringed Plover Great White Egret Snipe Teal Skylark Swallow House Martin Black-tailed Godwit Yellow Wagtail
18 April 2017
Today's Sightings
Gadwall Shelduck Teal Wigeon Shoveler Mallard Greylag goose Egyptian goose Great white egret - Main Observatory Little egret Grey heron Cormorant Marsh Harrier Kestrel Buzzard Snipe Avocet Lapwing Redshank Black-tailed godwit Goldfinch Pied wagtail Cetti'
17 April 2017
Today's Sightings
Great white egret Teal Black-tailed godwit Redshank Shelduck Shoveler Lapwing Little egret Yellow wagtail Avocet Moorhen and chicks Oystercatcher Gadwall Swallow
16 April 2017
Todays sightings
Egyptian Goose Yellow Wagtail Moorhen and Chicks Redshank Avocet Little Egret Shelduck Shoveler Oystercatcher Teal Tufted Duck Gadwall Great White Egret Little Ringed Plover Lapwing Swallow House Martin Buzzard Marsh Harrier Cettis Warbler Sedge Warbler R
15 April 2017
Today's Highlights
Goldeneye-female on Lady Fen Gadwall Teal Shelduck Shoveler Tufted duck Wigeon Redshank Avocet Oystercatcher Snipe Lapwing Little ringed plover Great white egret Little egret Whooper swan Greylag goose Cormorant Heron Buzzard Kestrel Goldfinch Chaffinch P
14 April 2017
Robin chicks hatching
Robin chick Awww look at it's....'HAIR'!!! This newly hatched chick is sporting an impressive head of 'hair', some might say it is a baby only a mother could love. This was the first robin chick to have hatched in t
13 April 2017
Today's Highlights
Tree sparrows Great white egret-3-Reedbed/Lady Fen/Friends hides Little egret-4 on Lady Fen Black-tailed godwit Avocet Redshank Lapwing Little ringed plover Chiffchaff Blackcap Willow warbler Cetti's warbler Sedge warbler Moorhen and chicks-below café wi
13 April 2017