• Recent sightings & Big Garden Birdwatch submissions
    This winter has been amazing for Marsh harriers (copyright Robert Metcalfe), it seems the numbers just keep increasing. We now have 11 of them! This is over double last years number of over wintering...
  • Getting ready for Big Garden Birdwatch... (& recent sightings)
    With a slight increase in temperatures over the weekend, RSPB Leighton Moss is currently defrosting! Last week was a winter wonderland on the reserve - the pools were frozen over, providing visitors with...
  • Big Garden Birdwatch 2017!
    Here at Leighton Moss we are very excited for Big Garden Birdwatch 2017. Big Garden Birdwatch (BGBW) is the world's biggest bird count, with over half a million people taking part to help count the millions...
  • Get Big Garden Birdwatch Ready!
    As we reach the midway point of January, we always have something to look forward to, the annual Big Garden Birdwatch ! As always, we are calling everyone to join in and tell us what they find in their...
  • Sightings & Big Garden Birdwatch. Are you ready?
    The crack of ice. Paws and wet fur. In the chill of winter an otter is treading on ice. The water at Grisedale has been frozen for several days now. Otters have been very regular here. Even sleeping for...