The Main Observatory is open as usual and the footpath to Nelson-Lyle Hide is also open, but we recommend wearing wellies!
11 April 2023
Spring arrivals seen today include House Martins and Swallows - Main Observatory open - Expected to rain for most of the day
10 April 2023
Water levels on the reserve are continuing to drop - Access to Main Observatory only, all other hides are closed.
9 April 2023
Water levels going down with a spit of land appearing encouraging more diverse birds to appear.
8 April 2023
Sightings for Friday 7th April 2023. Due to flooding, access is only available to the main observatory.
7 April 2023
Sightings for Thursday 6th April 2023. Due to flooding, access is only available to the main observatory.
6 April 2023
Sightings for Wednesday 5th April 2023. Due to flooding, access is only available to the main observatory.
5 April 2023
Sightings for Tuesday 4th April 2023 Weather forecast to be sunny and gentle breeze with highs of 13
4 April 2023
Sightings for Monday 3rd April 2023
3 April 2023
Sightings for Sunday 2nd April 2023
2 April 2023
Sightings for Saturday 1st April 2023. Only main observatory open all other hides closed due to flooding.
1 April 2023
Sightings for Friday 31st March 2023. Only main observatory open all other hides closed due to flooding.
31 March 2023
Sightings for Thursday 30th March 2023 Only main observatory open all other hides closed due to flooding.
30 March 2023
Sightings for Wednesday 29th March 2023
29 March 2023
There is only the main observatory open as the other hides are closed due to flooding. Shelduck and Shoveler displaying visible from the cafe.
28 March 2023