• Discovering hidden depths at Leighton Moss
    Leighton Moss was a hive of activity on Thursday - the sun came out just in time for our pond dipping event . Family's were invited to discover 'What lives beneath? on two pond dipping sessions - one...
  • Dead good stuff!
    "Mum please can you pass me the shrew when you've finished with it." Not the kind of comment you hear every day, but during our nature up close event today there were all kinds of strange conversations...
  • Starling News & Other Recent Sightings
    At this time of year (well, from October onward to be honest!) we get asked a lot about starling murmurations. When will they be here? What time do they arrive? Where's the best place to see them? ...
  • Brilliant Bitterns & Other Recent Sightings
    The half-term week has seen some very mixed weather, and while that may have put a few people off from visiting, it certainly hasn't impacted on the amazing wildlife on show here! Once again the stars...
  • Avocets return and other recent sightings
    With a not-so subtle change in the weather in recent days, it certainly is starting to feel like spring here at Leighton Moss. Many of the resident woodland birds such as song thrushes , blackbirds ,...