• Recent Sightings - Spring is springing
    The fantastic weather of the past couple of weeks has meant the whole reserve is looking brilliant! Spring is starting to gain momentum now, most of our resident birds are singing and we're awaiting the...
  • Nature To Your Home & Spring Sightings
    After teasing us with a taste of spring last month, the chillier climes of the past week have seemingly stunted migration slightly. However, there is still plenty to see on the reserve! Chiffchaff and...
  • Spring is in the air??
    The ice has completely defrosted and we now have open water back on the reserve! This has brought the numbers of birds back up again with teal and wigeon very much in evidence in large numbers. They...
  • More Signs of Spring & Recent Sightings
    What a difference a few days make! Despite the rather cool conditions, there has been a notable arrival of migrants around the reserve in the past week. Amongst the many sand martins frequently feeding...
  • Spring Excitement & National Lottery Open Week
    The air is thick with anticipation at RSPB Leighton Moss as visitors (and the team!) await spring arrivals. Sand Martins are one of the earliest birds to return to the UK, reaching our shores in late...