We had the pleasure of checking our dormouse nestboxes today. Nine dormice in eight boxes was a good result and we were able to get another cute photo of a curled-up dormouse fast asleep. Other tenants of the boxes were Blue Tits (in 44 of the boxes!...

On Tuesday 24 April a Raven was recorded in the reserve for the first time since it opened in 2007. Although Raven have flown over in recent months, this was first time one had actually been seen in Broadwater. It was being harassed by a Carrion Crow...

A large lorry arrived at the reserve today. The tail-gate was opened and the ramp lowered. Five lovely Exmoor Ponies alighted - arriving at Broadwater Warren for their summer holidays, away from the South Downs. The ponies will spend the next six months...

The big Decoy Pond is now alive with frog spawn and the sound of frogs. We'll be putting a lot of effort into improving the wildlife value of the Decoy Pond over the next few years. It's great to know the frogs are already doing well and...

Is Spring really here?!? The wood ants have been really active during the last couple of weeks. As soon as the sun comes out, their nests are swarming with activity. Bright yellow Brimstone butterflies have been a regular feature at the reserve...