The RSPB: Minsmere

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Avocet feeding in water

View to Minsmere from Dunwich

Nightingale singing

Pond-dipping at Minsmere

Emperor dragonfly in flight

Avocet chick in water

Red deer stag 'roaring'

Minsmere RSPB reserve at dawn

Juvenile bearded tit in reedbed

Konik ponies grazing at RSPB Minsmere

Female hen harrier flying low

Large flock of starlings congregating at dusk

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Minsmere

Wildlife awards

Minsmere is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK.

Top things to do in Spring

Watch marsh harriers sky-dancing over the reedbed and listen for booming bitterns
Listen to singing warblers and nightingales
Watch sand martins skimming overhead whilst you enjoy a meal outside the tearoom

Top things to do in Summer

Glimpse iridescent butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies close to the visitor centre
Look for shingle-loving flowers and nesting little terns on the beach
Discover nature as a family in our Wild Zone and Wild Wood Adventure

Top things to do in Autumn

Witness the impressive red deer rut on the heath in October
Explore seasonal trails in search of migrants
Look and listen for bearded tits 'pinging' in the reedbed

Top things to do in Winter

Marvel at the colours of hundreds of ducks, resplendent in their finest plumage
Warm up with a meal from our tasty menu - Suffolk produce available!
Stay 'til dusk to witness roosting harriers, swans or starlings returning

What's on?

23 May to 10 June
Bitterns and harriers
Guided walk
23 May and 31 May
Spring birds
Guided walk
26 May
Heathland wildlife walk
Guided walk

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Latest forum posts

19 May 2013
I was spoilt yesterday at Minsmere.
Last post by Limpy
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12 May 2013
A windy afternoon at Minsmere
Last post by Clare
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7 May 2013
Another nice day......and an awesome bird in the woods!
Last post by Clare
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17 May 2013
Looking for Beardies
Posted by lana
16 May 2013
Farmers of the future
Posted by Ian Barthorpe
15 May 2013
One day wonders
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Downloads

Map of Minsmere

889Kb, PDF

Date: 28 September 2012

WildSquare Bingo

2.8Mb, PDF

Date: 21 June 2010

Living classrooms

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Red-necked phalarope stretching wings

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