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Good evening, I've gone on for weeks that spring was creeping ever-closer and that things would soon change - well they have ... almost. The biggest excitement was the return of some sand martins . Three were seen feeding over the Allotment pool, at the top end of the reserve. These might not...

Hi everyone, Saltholme's friendly signs made it into this weekend's Guardian magazine. One of the reserve's no smoking signs featured in the weekend readers' pictures section as part of the theme 'extinguish'. Thank you to Bill Reeds to sent the photograph in with this comment...

Hi everyone, There are some new kids on the block and they're feeling quite flirty. It feels like we blinked and before we knew it, great crested grebes had returned to Saltholme. Not only are they back, but they're throwing themselves into the joys of spring. Great crested grebes have...

Hi everyone, I blogged a few weeks ago that we'd be leaving Saltholme's long-eared owls to their own devices soon. That time has almost arrived. Sunday 13 March will be the last day of long-eared owl viewing. Another great shot from the gallery , this time from Degsy - thanks! ...

Hi everyone, We don't get lots of whooper swans at Saltholme, but now's the time of year to see them. Back in November we had a few fleeting glimpses of whooper swans flying south over Saltholme to their favourite wintering spots . Now that spring is here, they're starting their epic journey...

Hi everyone, Not the best photograph I've ever taken, but this is the sight that greeted me as I arrived at Saltholme this morning. It might be blustery, but it's perfect weather for blowing away the cobwebs. How red will your cheeks be? Ben.

Hi everyone, At the end of January, Saltholme celebrated its second birthday . Well, that was just the first of many possible birthdays. Some of you might remember that we actually had two 'openings' - a quiet opening in January and an all-singing, all-dancing one in March. Two years ago...

Hi everyone, The RSPB has been bringing schoolchildren of all ages outdoors and closer to wildlife for years now. Saltholme is no exception - thousands of children have already visited with their school. They've had the chance to get face-to-face with the wonderful wildlife that lies in the heart...

Hi everyone, There's more and more colour appearing in the wildlife garden. It's almost a riot. Here are some pictures from today... These aren't the Welsh daffodils that Peter was on about the other day , they're not quite in bloom yet. Next time you're at Saltholme...