Rain won’t stop play
Despite the threat of bad weather and occasional downfall of hail stones, we’ve had a cracking start to the Easter holidays. So far this week families have dipped and dunked in the dragonfly pond, set off on adventures to find mini-beasts, charmed worms, followed the story of Marsha our marsh harrier and released moths, beetles and bugs into the wilds of Titchwell. Phew! Is there anything left to do? It’s been brilliant watching young explorers head off with fishing nets, adventure backpacks and trail sheets tucked under their arms but even better seeing them when they come back. Hands are a little grubby, hair is windswept but faces are gleaming. Their excited chatter fills the space as we hear about their adventures and discoveries. Who would have thought a water boatman would steal the show from sky dancing harriers…but that’s the great thing about kids, they take notice of the smallest of things. It’s a great reminder that nature ‘wows’ come in all sizes.
Hot moth the press
Kids young and old really enjoyed our first moth morning of the season. Even though temperatures have been a little low, we found over 30 species of moths and a few other critters in our traps this week. If you’ve ever thought about moth trapping but not sure how to begin, then our expert volunteers will be here next Wednesday to help you out.
Grown up fun
What if you’ve left the kids at home? Don’t worry there are plenty of other things to do this coming week. Of course, pond dipping isn’t just for the youngsters, a lot of adults have enjoyed this activity…it’s a bit of a throw back for many of us to the days when as kids we rolled up our trouser legs and waded into the local stream to discover the wonder of aquatic life. But if that’s not for you, then how about a guided walk? We run these events every morning from Monday to Friday starting at 10am and this month, we’re offering a second walk each Wednesday starting at 1pm. Perfect for those of you who want a longer lie in... and why shouldn’t you? Our Discover Titchwell walks do exactly what they say on the tin, they enable new visitors to the reserve or anyone who hasn’t been for a while a guided tour of our prominent habitats looking for key species of wildlife. At the end of the walk you’ll have all the tools and knowledge you need to explore the rest for yourself. If you’re looking for something more bespoke (or just want to avoid the crowds) then we can organise a private walk just for you.
All of our events for Easter are on our website at Big Wild Easter (rspb.org.uk). Other events and activities can be found at Titchwell Marsh (rspb.org.uk)