• Grimm and Ernest-storms and sunshine
    We had an even more eventful weekend than usual! Firstly, we were just going to put up the marquee's for the Pantaloons Friday evening performance of The Importance of Being Ernest , when I received an...
  • The Lodge in bloom
    After the grey skies and heavy rain of the last week, I have just looked out of the window and thought it would be nice to post a couple of pictures of the reserve and the Gatehouse flower bed looking...
  • Calm after the storm.
    It was certainly a day to stay indoors in the dry yesterday wasn't it? Although it was understandably very quiet at The Lodge, one brave birder did report seeing seven wheatears on Sandy Ridge. It's a...
  • Half term trail
    The sun is out, the air is warmer, it's almost half term and The Lodge woodpecker trail is set up and ready for action. Come along to the RSPB shop or the info hut and collect a trail sheet for the children...
  • Big Garden Birdwatch Bash
    I've had to make the decision to cancel this coming Saturday's Big Garden Birdwatch event at The Lodge. The forecast is for snow and freezing conditions over the next two days, so it's best to be safe...