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RSPB Loch of Strathbeg reserve, views of beachCommon tern calling in courtship displayCommon frog
Old wind pump at RSPB Loch of Strathbeg nature reserveLesser butterfly-orchidGirl pond dipping at RSPB Rainham Marshes
Boy rockpoolingFlock of pink-footed geese in flightTree sparrow perching on branch
Flock of pink-footed geese at dawn at the RSPB Strathbeg nature reserveCommon seals hauled out on rocksLoch of Strathbeg, view of the beach

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Loch of Strathbeg is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK.

Top things to do in Spring

  1. See the wildlife garden bursting into life
  2. Listen to birdsong all across the reserve
  3. Enjoy the antics of terns and gulls nesting on the islands

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Take a 'dip' in the wildlife pond!
  2. Look for butterflies in the dunes
  3. Enjoy a peaceful evening amongst special wildlife

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Try to count the geese (up to 70,000 pink-footed geese roost overnight)!
  2. Look for young tree sparrows on the feeders
  3. Try rock-pooling along the beach

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Spend a quiet morning at Fen hide looking for secretive reedbed residents
  2. Watch for displaying ducks
  3. Take a wild beach walk

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  • Sandwich Terns and Blackheaded Gulls
  • Redshank and Ruff from visitor centre
  • Greater Yellowlegs from Tower Pool Hide
  • Short-eared Owl in flight (26/2/12)
  • Short-eared Owl in flight (26/2/12)
  • Short Eared Owl and Kestrel
  • Mallard from Fen Hide
  • Iceland Gull (5/2/12)

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