• Baby Birds
    During June at Saltholme there is a very good chance you will see baby birds, various species have been breeding over the months and recently we have (and are) seeing baby birds fledging from the nests...
  • Nature Finds a Home in the Nettle Patch
    We have lots of nettles at Saltholme and this is what we found on them today. The caterpillars of the Peacock Butterfly . There were lots in a small area, unfortunately not near a path, but...
  • Friday 29th May 2015
    Young birds are all over the reserve now. The islands on the Main Lake and at Paddy's are full of Black-headed Gull chicks and the adults can be seen feeding them from the hides. Water Rails and Little...
  • We'll find a home for your worn-out wellies
    Hi everyone, Compared to what it's usually like, it's been quiet on the blog-front recently. I've been away on holiday for a while and generally busy getting ready for welly season. Welly season...
  • What long ears you have!
    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...