A very cold week on the reserve this week but spring is just around the corner. A number of Sand Martins have been seen on a daily basis. You got to feel for them though - they must be wondering what the hell they are doing here at the moment. As many...

Although there is a hint of spring on the reserve, it seems the winter is reluctant to release its grip for the moment. It's been a cold and wet couple of days on the reserve and wildlife has seemed more reluctant too to show its face - not surprising...

There will be another opportunity to purchase some of Ham Wall's peat free soil conditioner this weekend. Sunday 24th March 10am - 4pm It is produced from the waste vegetation obtained during the habitat management of the reserve for birds &...

The last 2 days have been a bit of a contrast here at Ham Wall. A very cold start yesterday led to a gloriously sunny day and today the slightly warmer start has lead to some miserable and wet conditions this afternoon. It looks like they chose the right...

You may have noticed something new at Ham Wall recently. The Wednesday volunteers: Alan, Paul & Pete along with myself have constructed a dome like structure made from willow over the l;ast couple of weeks. It resembles the shape of an igloo with...