Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings 26/04/2026
Lots of Roe deer around site, 2 on the east side of sight on Top Meadow with another at Dragonfly Ponds and another 2 above Saline Lagoon Meadow. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total A
26 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 25/04/2026
It’s a lovely day to see insects- we have lots of speckled wood, comma, orange tip and peacock butterflies coming out. There are also lots of St Marks flies around and it is St Marks day today. am/pm Wader Lake Species
25 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 24/04/2026
A Marsh Harrier was seen flying over the site today, providing an excellent view before drifting off. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Grey Heron 29 Mu
25 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 23/04/2026
The fantastic Spoonbill is still on Wader Lake, day 6 of its visit, hopefully it hangs around a bit longer. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Spoonbill 1
24 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings
Our lovely Spoonbill is still enjoying foraging around Wader Lake :) am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet 25 Herring gull 15
22 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 21/04/2026
am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Spoonbill 1 Mute swan 3 Shoveller 2 Greylag goose 6
21 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 20/04/2026
Spoonbill is still on Wader Lake, day 3 of this exciting bird visiting us. 5 Mute Swans on Wader Lake as well, 2 pairs and an immature bird. Despite the colder start to the day there are plenty of bees out on the reserve, Buff Tails, Common Carders, Early
21 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 19/04/2026
Spoonbill on Wader Lake, it arrived yesterday and this morning it was tucking itself up sleeping. A pair of Black Tailed Godwit on Wader Lake as well showing off their rusty red bellies. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water
21 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 18/04/26
A Spoonbill has been seen feeding on Wader Lake, offering a wonderful opportunity to watch this striking bird as it sweeps the shallows with its distinctive bill. In the staff car park woodland, a Garden Warbler was spotted singing from within the tree co
18 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 17/04/26
Lots of birds singing around the grounds, Chiffchaff, Blackbird, Wren, Great Tit, Blue Tit and Song Thrush. Plenty of Butterflies around the site, with Small Tortoiseshell, Comma and Speckled wood along Wader Lake Footpath, Primrose and bluebell in flower
17 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 15/04/26
1 Avocet has started to build nest on the front edge of the big island on Wader Lake, with a total of 14 on the lake at the moment. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet (1 Ne
15 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 14/04/26
Spotted Redshank on Saline Lagoon still, has spent all winter and now into spring in the area. Plenty of Butterflies around the site, with Small Tortoiseshell, Comma and Speckled wood along Wader Lake Footpath. am/pm Wader Lake Spec
14 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 13/04/26
Spotted Redshank on Saline Lagoon still, has spent all winter and now into spring in the area. Plenty of Butterflies around the site, with Small Tortoiseshell, Comma and Speckled wood along Wader Lake Footpath. am/pm Wader Lake Spec
13 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 12/04/26
19 Avocet on Wader Lake this morning with 8 pairs of Shoveler as well. The meadows are starting to bloom with Cowslips, Wild Garlic and Cuckoo Flowers. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
12 April 2026
Wildlife Sightings 11/04/2026
An excellent and diverse day of wildlife records across the site. Wader Lake was particularly lively, highlighted by 20 Avocets, alongside good numbers of Grey Heron (28) & Shelduck (28) Spring flora is now widespread, with Marsh Marigold across the
11 April 2026