The RSPB: Loch of Strathbeg

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RSPB Loch of Strathbeg reserve, views of beach

Common tern calling in courtship display

Common frog

Old wind pump at RSPB Loch of Strathbeg nature reserve

Lesser butterfly-orchid

Girl pond dipping at RSPB Rainham Marshes

Boy rockpooling

Skein of pink-footed geese overhead

Tree sparrow perching on branch

Flock of pink-footed geese at dawn at the RSPB Strathbeg nature reserve

Common seals hauled out on rocks

Loch of Strathbeg, view of the beach

A wonderful wetland with something new to see on every visit

Loch of Strathbeg

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Loch of Strathbeg

Wildlife awards

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

Natura 2000

Top things to do in Spring

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

Top things to do in Summer

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

Top things to do in Autumn

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

Top things to do in Winter

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

What's on?

26 May
Sand and Seabirds at Loch of Strathbeg
Guided walk
10 July
Wild Kids- Pond Dipping
Hands-on activity
17 July
Wild Kids- Mammal Detectives
Hands-on activity

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24 May 2013
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Loch of Strathbeg Recent Sightings 17/05/13
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13 May 2013
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