• 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...
  • Ospreys, otters and even a bittern
    Can't I write this blog outside? It's a beautiful day here at Leighton Moss! The sun's out and the air feels warm. Walking along the Griesdale trail I hear warblers on fine form and see the insect life...
  • Fine weather for ducks....and otters
    It's safe to say that it has been rather wet and windy up here in the North West of England over the last week, although the sun is peeping through the clouds today which is very welcome. When heavy rain...
  • Otter fix needed
    Hi Having visited Leighton Moss last year for the 1st time in 20 years I saw my 1st ever otter. Well two actually (there like buses). Need to get back soon, last time I got to the reserve at 6am...
  • An otter-ly amazing encounter
    Wild otters are normally difficult to see, as they tend to appear very early in the morning or late at night and often it is only their distant swimming silhouette that is glimpsed in the dark. However...