Blogs

Here's a blog written by Tom, one of our warden interns. Leighton Moss is well known throughout the country for all the impressive wildlife that relies on it. Everyone knows about the bitterns, marsh harriers, otters and bearded tits, but not as many people are aware of the work we do elsewhere...

Guest blog by Charlotte Bishop Hello, I am a new intern at Minsmere and I have been here for three weeks. I arrived on Sunday 3 July in glorious sunshine and after spending some time wondering when the road into Minsmere would ever end I made it to the volunteer accommodation. I was told I would...

Bird song may be dwindling but there is still a vast array of fantastic wildlife to be seen (and heard!) around the reserves at this time of year. As summer progresses dragonflies and butterflies become more numerous with July heralding the emergence of exciting species such as the Silver-washed Fritillary...

Hi everyone, Some blog readers may have already heard about Saltholme at War - it'll be the biggest even that we've ever put on. On 19 and 20 March, you'll see Saltholme transformed into a wartime farm, complete with military vehicles, 1940s tractors and breeds of sheep and cattle that...

Hi Pete Here's a few suggestions for early August: At Minsmere: look for migrant waders on the Scrape - esp E Scrape look for terns and little gulls on S Scrape marsh harriers and hobbies should still be visible at Bittern Hide, but bittern may be more tricky unless still a few...