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Bluebells at The LodgeThe house at The Lodge in springGreat spotted woodpecker at nest hole
The main house at The Lodge, SandySouthern hawker in flightWildlife Explorer at the RSPB Lodge nature reserve
Fly agaric illuminated by sun in woodlandJay carrying acornAutumn beech leaves at The Lodge
Woodland sunrise taken at RSPB Headquarters, The LodgeFrosted trees and shrubs in formal gardensThe Lodge nature reserve in snow

Wildlife awards

The Lodge is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK.

Top things to do in Spring

  1. Unwind with a peaceful woodland walk
  2. Spot a buzzard soaring high overhead
  3. Listen to woodpeckers drumming noisily on old trees

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Follow a dragonfly through the colourful gardens
  2. Let the kids loose on a minibeast safari
  3. Look for elusive spotted flycatchers in the glades

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Be amazed by the golden autumn colours
  2. Explore the prehistoric banks and ditches of the Iron Age hillfort
  3. Discover the fantastic fungi around the reserve

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Watch feeding winter thrushes and flocks of finches
  2. Stock up on bird food for your garden birds at the shop
  3. Look for tracks of deer, badgers and foxes in the snow

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  • Spotted Flycatcher
  • Nuthatch
  • Is this a juvinile whitethroat
  • Mistle thrush on the garden
  • ? cuckoo ? (at a great distance)
  • Dunalk on gourse
  • What bird is this?
  • Drinking crossbills

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Map of The Lodge

Map of The Lodge

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Date: 28 November 2011

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Date: 21 June 2010

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