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by Lana Blakely , conservation intern Weekly habitat management update Last weekend the Waveney Bird Club came down to Minsmere to ring birds with some of the staff here. It was relatively quiet, but they did have 3 nightingales, as well as a few fledglings, including a goldcrest and a long-tailed...

Hello everyone! How are you? Thought I would pop over and tell you about our Wildlife Explorers Club that is happening on Saturday 6 July . It's something a little different for us, and I am thrilled to say we have 5 spaces left ! On Saturday 6 July (from 11 am-1 pm ) we will be taking...

Do you remember your childhood? Jumping in puddles, kicking up leaves, rolling down hills... All good fun, wasn't it? And something else that was fun was looking for sticklebacks, tadpoles and other creatures in ponds. Well, it is time to relive your youth this weekend, with 'Pond dipping for...

There are many hands that keep Saltholme running. Like all RSPB reserves around the country, we rely on the hard work of many people to maintain a wonderful environment for wildlife and fantastic facilities for visitors. We are, of course, a charity, and our finances can only stretch to employ a small...

Moths in Britain are disappearing from our night skies at an alarming rate. Findings in the State of Britain’s Larger Moths 2013 produced by the Butterfly Conservation and Rothamsted Research show that two-thirds of 337 common larger moths have declined with 3 species already extinct this century...

It was a great family fun day here at Frampton Marsh, even the sun came out! We have regular family fun days throughout the year, where kids can come and do craft activities in the visitor centre and have a great time doing so. Today we were making pipecleaner dragonflies, making bird feeders from apples...

Well, not actually today. Still rather grey. But the last weather report I saw for the weekend looks somewhat promising for decent weather. So what might you find if you come down to Frampton? Well, on the birds front, three curlew sandpipers are being regularly seen on the wet grassland. One in full...

Great news everyone! Our osprey camera is back working again - so we now have a love picture back in the Visitor Centre, Wigtown County Buildings. Our male, EP was seen yesterday in the vicinity of the nest, sitting on a fence post. Looks like he's still on his own at the nest, although there could...

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We here at Frampton Marsh would like to make your visits the best they possibly can be. And one way we can do that is by putting on special events. Be it guided walks, courses about wildlife, evening talks, family fun days or whatever else. But, are we doing what you'd like us to be doing?What...

Stepping up for nature and celebrating our first birthday Sandwell Swans Wildlife explorers had another wild Saturday afternoon last weekend. The cold, winter weather didn’t stop sixteen young adventurers, helping out the wildlife in the minibeast meadow and run around playing a habitats game...

What is everyone doing to step up for nature this weekend? Do: Don’t cut hedges Give: Pin badges for your special day Campaign: CAP e-action Volunteer: Together for Trees collections (until 14 Sept)/Volunteer internships (from 15 Sept) How about joining us at Burton Mere Wetlands...

two of the cyclists who enjoyed their circuit round our bounds

Having paddled most of the way round, stopping for lunch at Pagglesham and seal spotting on the way up the Roach, our merry gang were glad to haul out of the water again for 'afternoon tea' - RSPB style - at Wallasea Ness, where they caught a glimpse of the land side of the seawall and heard...

Chris and Anne travelled all the way from Banbury, not all the way by canoe I hasten to add (!), to take part in the circumnavigation of Wallasea Island

The 'dry run' for our Wild Coast Paddle hit a logistical hitch when the forecast high tide wasn't high enough to allow a paddle over the causeway.

our long distance volunteers from Hailsham, Sussex, helped with car parking at recent events.

where better to get away from it all, chill out and breath in the tranquillity of the island

The RSPB film Waterlands proved a perfect scene-setter for the tour of the island to come.

Minsmere is a fantastic place to watch birds and wildlife, but did you know it's also a great place to do your Christmas shopping away from the hustle and bustle of the High Street. Better still, most of your presents will be guilt-free, leading to more relaxing festive season. I'm sure you're...

We are starting to put together a program of events for Lake Vyrnwy for 2011. Have you any great ideas of what you would like to do on a vist to the Lake, please let me know. We are looking for fresh ideas, both for adults and children! Do let us know.

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...

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