It's back!
BBC Springwatch returns to our TV screens tonight, and this time it's live from our wildlife-rich Minsmere nature reserve. This sliver of sandy heathland, shady woodland and reedy wetland sits alongside on the Suffolk coast.
The wetlands, flooded during World War Two as protection against invasion, are home to some iconic species. Avocets, marsh harriers and bitterns all live here. Bitterns are the most elusive of the three, but hopefully the BBC's Springwatch team will find them and beam them into your living room. Here's a picture of a one in case they don't:
Minsmere is where I first fell in love with nature. I used to visit with my Dad as a youngster. I hope watching Springwatch from Minsmere does the same for you.
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Enjoyed watching Springwatch, nice that it is coming from Minsmere
J
I'm really looking forward to watching - Minsmere remains my favourite reserve.
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.