In addition to the stars of the show, bitterns, hobbies and cuckoos were just some of the other birds that visitors were able to enjoy at our purple heron viewpoint this week. A few returning waders have started to appear in the Denge Marsh flood fields...

Today's sightings included three Bewick's swans, long-tailed duck, at least three smew, two great white egrets and a bittern.

A purple heron has just been seen at Denge Marsh! Yesterday’s highlights included four hobbies, grey plover, knot, 15 whimbrel and 270 bar-tailed godwits, More news later...

I'm delighted to say that we have been able to re-open the reserve today although there is still limited acces to parts of the trail and there is no vehicle access to Denge Marsh hide. Seven goosanders and a drake smew were seen from Dennis's...

The news we've all been waiting for has finally arrived...the first purple heron fledgling has successfully left the nest! It was seen yesterday morning making the most of some tall vegetation by climbing up willow bushes near the nest site. Whilst...