• Rare visitor draws crowds & other sightings
    The rare Sabine's gull discovered here on the reserve early last week continued to be seen on and off before finally being tracked down to a more reliable spot at nearby Jenny Brown's Point. The attractive...
  • Beardies & Bitterns Bring Joy
    It’s been another busy week or two here at Leighton Moss and as we’d expect at this time of year the main attraction is of course those perennial favourites, bearded tits . Many visitors are getting...
  • Spoonbills and Pectoral Sandpiper Drop In
    It's been an interesting few days here with tons of marsh harrier activity plus a couple of 'unexpected' arrivals! The first of these showstoppers were four spoonbills which appeared on the Eric Morecambe...
  • Baby Bitterns Take Flight
    Absolutely amazing news from the reserve last week, three bittern fledglings were spotted down by Lower Hide. As many of the readers of this blog and regular visitors to the reserve will know a female...
  • Recent Sightings & Funding Boost for Rare Butterflies
    Our recent 'star bird', the pectoral sandpiper present at the Allen Pools, went AWOL earlier this week having delighted hundreds of visitors during its short stay. Wader watchers still had plenty to enjoy...