Print pageSeasonal highlights
Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves. In spring, the air is filled with birdsong as they compete to establish territories and attract a mate. In summer, look out for young birds making their first venture into the outside world. Autumn brings large movements of migrating birds - some heading south to a warmer climate, others seeking refuge in the UK from the cold Arctic winter. In winter, look out for large flocks of birds gathering to feed, or flying at dusk to form large roosts to keep warm.
Spring
Common woodland species plus tufted ducks, great crested grebes and red-breasted mergansers. This is a good time tp see red squirrels, with a beautiful bluebell display from mid-May.
Summer
All migrants have arrived, including spotted flycatchers and occasionally wood warblers.
Autumn
All the resident species are still on view, plus an abundance of fungi and beautiful changes in leaf colour.
Winter
Some increase in wildfowl numbers, with occasional whooper swans.