Herons, Egrets and Early Signs of Spring
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Spoonbill
Once absent from our shores, the rare spoonbill has returned to breed in Britain once again. Pack your binoculars and see this handsome bird sweeping its bizarre beak back and forth in the shallows in search of a meal.
European spoonbill
The distinctive sight of a spoonbill is becoming increasingly common in the east and southwest of England, with colonies of breeding birds now established.
Bittern
The shy and retiring bittern is a master of blending in and can be very difficult to spot in its reedbed home. It does sound like a booming foghorn, however, when it calls, so can often be heard…
Boom of the bittern (12 April)
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Step into the mysterious world of the marshes as we search for one of nature’s most secretive stars!
Boom of the bittern (26 April)
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Step into the mysterious world of the marshes as we search for one of nature’s most secretive stars!
Boom of the bittern (10 May)
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Step into the mysterious world of the marshes as we search for one of nature’s most secretive stars!
Boom of the bittern (31 May)
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Step into the mysterious world of the marshes as we search for one of nature’s most secretive stars!
Bitterns
The bittern announces its comeback from the brink of extinction every spring with a resounding boom that can be hear from up to 3 miles away. Find out where you can watch this camouflaged bird hunt eels in the shallows and hide in the shelter of the reedbeds.
Little egret
The elegant little egret was once a rare visitor to our shores, but can now regularly be spotted around the coastline of England and Wales. Look out for its beautiful neck plumes that herald the…
Willow Sculpture with Jo Sadler - Owls and Herons
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Join willow sculptor Jo Sadler and learn an adaptable new skill and create a willow sculpture to adorn your home this spring.
Blashford Lakes - Winter Wildlife Explorers
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Become a wildlife explorer for the morning and discover amazing species at Blashford Lakes.