All paths are in good condition.
The first of the swallows have returned, and have been seen all over the reserve.
Chiffchaffs can be regularly heard in the woodland, which is also currently awash with woodcock; twelve individuals were recorded on the last point count.
We’ve been getting excellent daily sightings of marsh harriers - look out for males parading bits of reed around to show off to the females.
Otters have been seen fairly regularly from fen hide, as have kingfishers.
Bitterns have also been showing well from fen hide, and last night we recorded our first two boomers!
Up to three snipe have treating visitors to excellent views from reception hide, preening and feeding in the reed stubble. There are also large numbers at Buckenham, which can be easily viewed from the track. Lapwing and avocet can also be seen on the marshes.
A brambling has been regularly visiting our bird feeders, along with the usual nuthatches.
Barn owls have been regularly spotted in the early morning near the edge of the woodland and have been hunting in the meadows near the pumphouse.
A red kite was seen from tower hide on Tuesday 9th April.
Sunny days have seen our first sightings of brimstone, peacock and small tortoiseshell butterflies, and a beautiful weekend provided views of common lizards and grass snakes near the boardwalk.