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54.600995,-1.217496
  • Grid ref: NZ506231
  • Lat/long: 54.600995,-1.217496
  • Postcode: TS2 1TU
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Common tern calling in courtship displayBrown hares 'boxing' in fieldChildren helping to plant reeds at RSPB Saltholme
Common hawker dragonfly in flightMale yellow wagtail singingPeacock nectaring on teasel
Girl on swing in adventure playground, NorthumberlandLarge flock of starling congregating over Ham Wall nature reserveCoffee and cake
Male and female wigeon swimmingLapwing in flightNew Saltholme centre
Photo by Steve Round
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Photo by Steve Round
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Top things to do in Spring

  1. Look out for our breeding common terns - we've got one of the largest colonies in the UK!
  2. Visit the wildlife garden and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells
  3. You might be lucky enough to spot brown hares boxing in the meadow

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Come and see our amazingly colourful wildlife like yellow wagtails and dragonflies
  2. Grab a picnic bag from the café and enjoy the great outdoors - we’ve provided picnic tables in some choice spots
  3. Go pond dipping or join in a minibeast safari

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Witness thousands of starlings stealing the show with their late afternoon roost
  2. Relax in the café with a bowl of homemade soup
  3. Children can burn off some energy in the adventure play area

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Pick up all your Christmas presents in our shop
  2. See massive flocks of birds scatter as peregrines fly above them
  3. Thousands of waterbirds assemble on the pools during winter

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