Latest sightings
Bearded tits in the reeds
Bearded tit by David Bradley Bearded tits have been spotted recently in the reed beds in front of our hides... It's always worth sitting and waiting to see what comes along....or what might be already sneaking through
27 March 2017
Today's Highlights
Mute swan Whooper swan Greylag geese Egyptian geese-4 Pochard Mallard Tufted duck Teal Shoveler Wigeon Gadwall Pintail Grey heron Great white egret-2 Little egret Avocet-15 Oystercatcher Redshank Ruff Little ringed plover-main obs Coot- building nest high
26 March 2017
Today's Highlights
Oystercatcher Black-tailed godwit-50 Avocet-9 Coot Redshank Snipe Ruff Lapwing Moorhen Grey plover-2 Greylag geese Egyptian geese Mallard Pintail Pochard Tufted duck Teal Shoveler Wigeon Shelduck Gadwall Mute swan Whooper swan Black headed gull Lesser bla
25 March 2017
Insects become more active
Green socks peacock beetle by Kim Tarsey The insect activity is starting to pick up on the reserve, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled when walking along the footpaths, and not just for birds!! These images are of
24 March 2017
Todays Sightings
Great white egret flying by a little egret by Jane Rowe Great white egret - 3 (Yellow wagtail along the road from Ten Mile Bank) Little egret Grey heron Chiffchaff Reed bunting Meadow pipit Skylark Avocet - 18 Black-t
24 March 2017
Todays Sightings
Avocet Redshank Dunlin Curlew Black-Tailed Godwit Snipe (drumming) Oystercatcher Lapwing Gadwall Shoveller Shelduck Wigeon Teal Pintail Tufted Duck Pochard Great White Egret Sparrowhawk
23 March 2017
Todays Sightings
Tree Sparrow Whooper Swan Greylag Wigeon Teal Black-tailed Godwit Reed Bunting Gadwall Shelduck Tufted Duck Grey Wagtail Oystercatcher Avocet Pintail
22 March 2017
Todays Sightings
Kestrel Marsh Harrier Gadwall Meadow Pipit Curlew Great White Egret Redshank Little Egret Stock Dove Tufted Duck Shelduck Oystercatcher BOXING HARES in front of ladyfen!!
21 March 2017
Today's Highlights
Pintail Gadwall Shoveler Wigeon Teal Tufted duck Pochard Avocet Oyster catcher Reed bunting Golden plover Stock dove Goldfinch Coot Moorhen Snipe Little egret Great white egret Water pipit Shelduck Cormorant Redshank Black-tailed godwit Little grebe Great
20 March 2017
Today's Highlights
Mute Swan Whooper Swan Bewick's Swan Shelduck Shoveler Wigeon Teal Tufted Duck Pochard Pintail Gadwall Mallard Goldeneye Golden Plover - 25 on Lady Fen Curlew - 10 on Lady Fen Lapwing Snipe Redshank Oystercatcher Kingfisher - On ponds next to the car park
19 March 2017
Today's Highlights
Mute swans Whooper swans Bewick's swans-Main Obs and Lyle hide Shelduck Shoveler Wigeon Teal Tufted duck Pochard Pintail Mallard Goldeneye Little grebe-Main Obs Great crested grebe Redshank-7 Golden plover Snipe Lapwing Black-tailed godwit Oystercatcher C
18 March 2017
Today's Highlights
Barn owl Tree sparrow Great white egret Little egret Grey heron Goldfinch Reed bunting Moorhen Coot Lapwing Golden Plover Wigeon Teal Pochard Greylag geese Avocet Snipe Black-tailed godwit Oystercatcher Redshank Shoveler Gadwall Kingfisher Skylark
12 March 2017
Today's Highlights
Coltsfoot in flower The warm temperature today is putting the bird life in Spring mode. Lots of activity and feeding. Great white egret-2 on Lady Fen Little egret-5 Avocet-2 Oystercatcher Pintail Teal Shoveler Poch
11 March 2017
Sightings Friday 10th March
Water levels remain high, Allport, Reedbed hide and photography basement closed, all other hides remain open. Sightings so far today: Whooper swan Mute swan Goldeneye Mallard Pintail Pochard Shelduck Shoveler Teal Wigeon Great crested grebe Little grebe C
10 March 2017
Sightings Thursday 9th March
Water levels are slightly higher today which means we have had to close the photography hide, also more water on path towards Reedbed hide so wellies needed here, all other hides remain open apart from Allport hide. Sightings today: Whooper swan Mute sw
9 March 2017