• Dartford warbler
    Dartford warbler taken on new heath 13-11-20. Discovered if you find stonechat you should see a dartford, that's how it's been for me.
  • Wild Isles – Native woodlands at The Lodge nature reserve, Bedfordshire
    Did you see the amazing ancient woodlands in the first episode of Wild Isles? Ancient woodlands and trees are brilliant for biodiversity but it’s a real balancing act to plant the right tree in the right...
  • Wood warbler
    The wood warbler was still on site today ( Friday 28th), best to start by checking the birches around the hide, although as I know after three unsuccessful attempts, it is very tricky to pin down! ...
  • The new heathland viewing mound is open
    The new viewing mound giving raised views across the new heath at The Lodge is now open. RSPB Life Fellows John Hendry and James Taylor were the first visitors to go up on the mound after they had earlier...
  • warblers on the walk
    A whitethroat called and popped up on the bracken, on the trail towards the hillfort this morning, as I took a walk around with Val Thompson, our volunteer co-ordinator.We were doing our regular walk...