• 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 ,...
  • 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...
  • There Will Be Flood - and recent arrivals
    As you may have guessed, high tides and lots of rain have resulted in some flooding around the reserve in recent days. By Tuesday the wet footpaths had become submerged and wellies were need to get...
  • 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...
  • The starling blizzard & recent sightings
    Soft lemon red light at the end of the day blended with the hills as little egrets lazily flew up the valley. In the distant egret roost, viewed from Lillian’s Hide, a dozen or more pure white little...