Has spring arrived...

The first lesser whitethroat was heard this morning by our assistant warden, and blackcaps and whitethroats have been heard all week - does this mean spring is here?. Other signs include the first peacock...
Spring arrivals and facilities update

Blackcap by Gareth Hughes It has been lovely to see and hear some new arrivals on the reserve this last week; blackcaps are now singing from every blackthorn bush on the reserve, swallows and sand...
Early spring butterflies

Thanks to volunteer Phil for his article and photos. We're expecting a sunny weekend and there are plenty of butterflies to be seen out around the nature trails. This article was first written for the...
Spring Butterflies

Thanks to volunteer Phil for his report and photos During the lockdown, I’ve been out on my daily exercise photographing these lively and colourful insects. Several people with little knowledge of butterflies...
Last Hurrah of the Strangest Summer

Thanks to our volunteer Phil for his report and photos. I am writing this with another very warm spell of weather at an end and an autumnal chill in the air and while out walking earlier in the week...