Over the past couple of weeks the lovely long-eared owl has been making an appearance on the reserve.
Because these owls are so well camouflaged and roost during the day, they can be hard to spot and easy to disturb. We've set up a Viewpoint in the scrub allowing you to see them whilst letting them snooze.
This photo by Darren Clark shows just how intricate the patterns on their feathers are, which explains why they are so hard to spot. They also have huge bright orange eyes and those long "ears" aren't ears at all, but are in fact tufts of feathers.
This long-eared owl may have migrated from the continent to spend winter in our warmer climate. Or it may be a British bird spending winter at the coast, where it's normally milder than further inland. They often roost in large groups, known as owl parliaments.
If you're planning to come down specifically to see them please give reception a call on 01642 546625 after 10:30 and they'll let you know if they're around. Alternatively, check out the facebook page.
Happy owl spotting!
Rhian