Autumn wildlife and management update

Autumn is a great time to enjoy a walk around Minsmere with a different perspective. Instead of focussing the attention on birds, it's well worth taking a wider perspective and enjoying the wonderful...
Memories of The Old Days.

Guest blog by Minsmere volunteer, Pete Etheridge I first came to volunteer at Minsmere in April 1983. This was to change my life for ever. Working in beautiful places, experiencing nature close to, and...
Ice Ice Baby

I may be stating the obvious, but it's certainly been cold this week. So cold that most of our wetlands have remained frozen, and the paths remain incredibly slippery in places, especially through the...
New year, new hopes

Happy New Year everyone. A new year always brings new hopes and expectations. For birdwatchers it invariably means time to start yet another list, or two. How many bird species will you see in 2023...
It keeps getting better

After the excitement of Tuesday's sightings at Island Mere , there have been further reminders this week of exactly why I, and so many other birdwatchers, love autumn. Yes, it can be frustrating at times...