• Breeding season in full swing as migrants feel the chill
    May already and of course typically the weather just isn't doing what it ought to, those northerly winds just don't want to give in and then no rain or sign of summer, but then my last blog did warn of...
  • Right in the midst of migration
    There's nothing like a bit of inclement summer weather to give a bit of bird interest here on the Sands and the last few days has certainly proved that with plenty to see not least the amazing 20 spoonbills...
  • Southward bound migration
    Unfortunately the reserve is still closed but I suppose there is more positive news that we are getting a little closer towards re-opening in a limited capacity, but only if we can find enough staff and...
  • Reed harvest in full swing!
    Recently I've been bloggin on quite a bit about our ultra exciting work on biofuels and how we manage the reedbeds for other wildlife using our new and totally amazing low ground pressure Softrak all...
  • Summers in full swing!
    Here on the reserve its looking very verdant at the moment with the reed growing like mad in the warm and dry summer weather. We are very much in the middle of the main breeding season too with marsh...