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Sightings from the weekend
We managed to run our first bats & barn owl event over the weekend as it was rain-free and was very productive. We managed to observe three cranes at the back of Lady Fen at the start o [...]
24 July 2012
Out on the reserve today
Water levels on the reserve are ideal at the moment if you are a hunting little egret.These conditions have attracted up to 40 birds in recent days - an amazing number when you think ho [...]
19 July 2012
Out on the reserve today
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16 July 2012
Out on the reserve today
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11 July 2012
Out on the reserve today
Apologies for the delay in getting the sightings online today, we have had network problems until now. [...]
4 July 2012
Squacco heron not seen today
The squacco heron has not been seen yet today. Yesterday afternoon it was moving South along the washes and was moved on further away fcrom the hide by a marsh harrier. Out on the reserve [...]
2 July 2012
Squacco heron
The Squacco heron has been reported from Reedbed hide at 10am by visitors.   [...]
1 July 2012
Out on the reserve today
A few sightings from the reserve this morning along with a few highlights from the moth trap set out last night. Moth trap highlights: Eyed hawk moth Burnished brass Cinnabar Angle s [...]
30 June 2012
Squacco heron
Squacco heron seen from the Reedbed hide this afternoon. [...]
30 June 2012
Out on the reserve today
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28 June 2012
Out on the reserve today
The female Black-winged Stilt is still present on the reserve today but has been elusive at times. [...]
18 June 2012
Black-winged stilt
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14 June 2012
Black-winged stilt
Black-winged stilt - 1 (Lyle hide-Friends hide) [...]
13 June 2012
Out on the reserve today
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8 June 2012
Red kite
Red kite flew South past the visitor centre over the Hundred Foot Drain at 1.05pm. [...]
6 June 2012