• Icy otters and other recent sightings
    Boardwalk by Steven Williams Water rail by Paul Williams With parts of the country under a blanket of snow the winter temperatures have dropped to freezing and most of the pools, with the...
  • New arrivals and recent sightings
    With the wonderful news of the arrival of three otter cubs here at Leighton Moss, this blog takes a closer look at this charismatic species. Brrrr, we're in the grips of a cold snap here at the Moss...
  • 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...
  • Lower Hide Closure and Recent Sightings
    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that we have decided to close Lower Hide for the foreseeable future. Regular visitors will know that we have made recent repairs to the hide including a new roof...