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People looking out of Lilian's Hide, RSPB Leighton Moss

Reed warbler singing in reedbed

Low angle showing reedbed, Leighton Moss RSPB reserve

Marsh harriers in aerial 'food pass'

Panoramic view of wetland, RSPB Leighton Moss reserve

Cyclist looking at information board, RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve

Children looking for model bitterns in reedbed, RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve

Juvenile bearded tit in reedbed

Coffee and cake

Large flock of starlings congregating at dusk

Marsh tit

Adult bittern wading in reedbed at the Lee Valley Country Park

Relax and see some magical wildlife on a stroll through the reeds

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Leighton Moss

Wildlife awards

Leighton Moss is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK.

Top things to do in Spring

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

Top things to do in Summer

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

Top things to do in Autumn

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

Top things to do in Winter

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

What's on?

20 June to 30 June
Baby Bird Trail
Other
22 June to 24 November
Binoculars and Telescopes Open Weekend
Equipment demo
23 June to 18 August
Meet the Moths at the Moss
Course, class or workshop

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Latest forum posts

3 June 2013
Bearded Tit at Leighton Moss Yesterday
Last post by John Hancock
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18 April 2013
Otter fix needed
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12 January 2013
Leighton Moss Reedbed Webcam
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Latest blog posts

19 June 2013
Warden's Wanderings - Wonderful Wildflowers
Posted by Alasdair Grubb
19 June 2013
Wonderful Wildflowers
Posted by Alasdair Grubb
15 June 2013
Rare moth found on Warton Crag
Posted by Annabel Rushton

Downloads

Map of Leighton Moss

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Date: 22 September 2010

Leighton Moss cafe menu

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Date: 13 July 2012

WildSquare Bingo

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Date: 21 June 2010

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