• A golden charm
    It's not often that I get to spend most of the day showing visitors some of the amazing wildlife at Minsmere, so I was pleased that today's weather was calm and dry. Ideal for seeing Minsmere at its best...
  • A changing of the seasons
    There has been a noticeable shift in the season this week, with summer coming to an abrupt end and a definite autumnal feel to the weather. In fact, when I came in for our final moth morning of the year...
  • The golden hour
    Yesterday I was fortunate to be able to enjoy the golden hour (or two): that magical time on a sunny winter afternoon when the sun sinks low in the sky, turning everything it touches to gold. I usually...
  • 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...
  • Calling at heron central
    Wow! Wow! Wow! Regular readers will know that Island Mere Hide has always been my favourite place at Minsmere. I could easily spend a couple of hours there just sitting, watching, waiting...and chatting...