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“Oh Heck, it’s the Grim Reaper!”… Just one of many comments I received today whilst trimming the paths around the reserve. To be fair, the rather mean looking long handled sickle I was using is quite reaper-ish – It does a cracking job though! Essentially, all I was...

“Oh Heck, it’s the Grim Reaper!”… Just one of many comments I received today whilst trimming the paths around the reserve. To be fair, the rather mean looking long handled sickle I was using is quite reaper-ish – It does a cracking job though! Essentially, all I was...

There are certainly compensations for being a residential volunteer on an RSPB reserve – non-financial but high value nonetheless. Top of the list has to be the location - surrounded by stunning land- or seascapes and wildlife to match. Here at Leighton Moss, there’s often something to entertain...

Red deer are being regularly seen. There have been reported sightings of up to 15 in a group spotted wandering around the Griesdale / Tim Jackson end of the reserve. They wade through the water and mud, munching the yellow flag iris leaves as they go. It is about this time of year, late May / early June...

There were 3 red deer stags play fighting on the deer walk last night - testing out their antlers for the autumn. That kept us entertained for a while at the Griesdale hide. There are now only 2 walks left this year so if you fancy joining us, they're on Mondays from 7-9pm. Just turn up at the...