Trail conditions - all trails are open at the moment but with the usual cautions regarding mud and water on Lackford Run in place. However if we experience flooding we will close any trails affected. If you would like to check the trail conditions before you visit please call us on 01603 715 191. Please remember to turn back immediately if you encounter flooding on any of the paths.
3 Lapland buntings flew over the reserve on 28 November, heading west from the Tower Hide.
Waxwings are still being seen on the reserve, though in smaller groups than in recent weeks.
Otters - daily sightings all over the reserve
Wigeon - lots of these lovely winter birds being seen at Strumpshaw, Buckenham and Cantley reserves.
Water and meadow pipit are still being seen around the reserve.
Buzzard - once a rare and unusual sighting in this part of the world but being seen more and more regularly in recent years. This particular bird was seen on 28/11/12
Barnacle, white-fronted and pink-footed geese can all be seen at Buckenham and Cantley, with the bean geese hidden in amongst them.
Whooper swan - seen at Strumpshaw on 01/12/2012
Peregrine - regular sightings at Buckenham
Sightings from the last week have also included brambling, bullfinch, siskin, bearded tits, treecreeper, goldcrest, redshank, long tailed tits and a little grebe.
LotteBroads Area Team Administrator