• Recent sightings 21.3.2022-1.4.2022 Sunshine, Snow and Snakes!
    Image Credit: Andrew Quittelier As we welcome in April, some very exciting changes have happened in our visitor centre. We have a calm and relaxing new style to our café to recover and ponder your days...
  • Recent sightings - June roundup
    June is a transitional month in the life of the reserve. After all the spring activity as birds establish territories, find mates and build nests, after the new growth of the reeds, June calms down. The...
  • Recent sightings - Summertime at the Wetlands
    We have had a whirlwind summer so far here at Newport wetlands. Late July saw the eagerly anticipated arrival of the shrill carder bumblebees on mass. We are extremely lucky to be able to say that one...
  • Noisy reeds and insect galore – Recent sightings 11.04.22-24.04.22
    Easter well and truly lived up to its reputation of being a busy time of year and we aren’t just talking about the visitors. Our Easter trail and children’s activities were a real success and it was lovely...
  • Recent Sightings - March
    It feels like we’re in a transition period at the moment, going from the wintery driving winds and constant rain into beautiful sunshine and 16°C+ temperatures! Due to this we’ve had an interesting mix...