• Signs of spring everywhere
    After two weeks away from the reserve, it's amazing how much things have changed. The hedgerows are greening as hawthorn leaves burst open, or shining with the bright white blackthorn blossom, while bird...
  • Celebration of wildlife
    Today is World Wildlife Day, which seems like the perfect opportunity to celebrate some of Minsmere's most amazing wildlife, so here's a quick summary of what's been seen this week. Let's start with...
  • Spring, or not spring?
    It's a couple of weeks since my last update, and there have been some notable changes in that time - but lots also remains very similar. Let's start with the status quo: ducks, ducks and more ducks...
  • Confused seasons
    The changeover between seasons often leads to some unpredictable sightings, but when warm spring-like in late February is followed blustery, showery autumnal weather in early March, it's hardly a surprise...
  • Spring is definitely springing
    First, let me start with an apology for the lengthy delay since my last sightings blog. I was away last week, enjoying the half term holidays with my family, while those left manning the ship here were...