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54.16814,-2.80107
  • Grid ref: SD478750
  • Lat/long: 54.16814,-2.80107
  • Postcode: LA5 0SW
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People looking out of Lilian's Hide, RSPB Leighton MossReed warbler singing in reedbedLow angle showing reedbed, Leighton Moss RSPB reserve
Marsh harriers in aerial 'food pass'Panoramic view of wetland, RSPB Leighton Moss reserveCyclist looking at information board, RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve
Children looking for model bitterns in reedbed, RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserveJuvenile bearded tit in reedbedCoffee and cake
Large flock of starling congregating over Ham Wall nature reserveMarsh tit on twigBittern wading in reeds
Photo by Ben Hall
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Ben Hall
Photo by Ben Hall
Photo by Ben Hall
Photo by Ben Hall
Photo by Ben Hall
Photo by Graham Catley
Photo by Ben Hall
Photo by David Kjaer
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Andy Hay

Top things to do in Spring

  1. Watch out for the spectacular sky dance of our marsh harriers
  2. Take a stroll through the reeds listening for our 'booming' bittern
  3. Get up early to experience the fantastic sound of the dawn chorus

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Watch the red deer grazing around the pools or join us for a deer watch in the evening
  2. Enjoy seeing the butterflies and dragonflies as they drift by, searching for food
  3. Be amazed at the sight of marsh harriers passing food to each other while flying

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Get some great views of the charming bearded tits coming out of the reeds
  2. Enjoy an autumnal woodland walk, then treat yourself to some scrummy cake in the cafe!
  3. Welcome back our winter birds from their summer vacation

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Stay until dusk and watch for huge flocks of starlings coming to roost
  2. Get a special glimpse of a bittern venturing to the edge of the frozen pools
  3. Look for some more unusual visitors to our woodland bird feeding station

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