A marsh harrier was seen at Rye Meads yesterday (Sunday 19 May). The kingfishers are feeding their young and very visible from the Kingfisher Hide. Joan

This Golden Plover was seen on several days last week. Now mostly in breeding plumage, it should really be on its way at least as far as the Pennines to breed. Seemed quite at hoome amongst the anthills. Great shots by Steve Drake 20-5-13

The ‘Welcome’ sign above the visitor centre has been taken literally by a couple of swallows as volunteer, Allan Dawson, explained: ‘Every year the same pair of swallows return to this spot and make their home right above our front...

It is not until a feeding Swift hurtles past your ear at a great rate of knots that you get a fell for just how big the bird is. Seem to recall that it has a wingspan of about 30cm so that is a lot of wing on a slim body and a tremendous amount of power...

This May we have seen and taken photos of a wonderful selection of wildlife on the reserve. Based upon todays sightings, here is a selection of my photos. Lets start with those water voles , throughout this last week they have been entertaining visitors...