Does one Swift make a summer. Perhaps not, but it's certainly a good sign. Migrants are now flooding in, including Cuckoos, Nightingales, Common Terns, Wood Sandpipers and more. Photo by David Naylor Read more in our blog community.rspb.org.uk/placestovisit/…

Our Binocular and Telescope Event begins today, come and meet the experts from 10am-4pm. Even better, for this weekend only, we are offering double loyalty points for every purchase in the range. naturesvoice @Vikingoptical @Zeissbirding #RSPBMinsmere #BirdWatching

Do you want to improve your wildlife photography? Why not come and join award-winning wildlife photographer Kevin Sawford for a photography workshop at RSPB Minsmere? Suitable for all skill levels, see link in bio 📷 Avocet - Kevin Sawford 📷 Marsh Harrier - Kevin Sawford

The Sand Martins have returned this year, providing delightful entertainment as they gracefully dive in and out of their cliffside burrows. The best spots to view them from are the café terrace and the area by the pond. #MindfulMonday #MindfulMoment #RSPBMinsmere #SuffolkCoast

Here's some relaxing misty morning footage from Island Mere hide to start your day. If you haven't experience early morning at Minsmere the Sounds of Spring guided walk is the perfect opportunity. For more info and to book please see the link: events.rspb.org.uk/events/98760

Spring is the perfect time to see the Green Hairstreak butterfly. Found in dry grasslands, it's the UK's only green butterfly, blending in with leaves when resting. Look for male spiraling display flights over the gorse to spot them. 📷 Green Hairstreak on Gorse - Les Cater

Holes in trees are always interesting - this one has Treecreepers nesting in it 🙂 RSPB Minsmere 🌍 RSPB England RSPB BBC Springwatch

We are delighted to be hosting an Art Exhibition by Ian and Jenne from Hillcottagearts in the Discovery Center this bank holiday weekend. Come along from Friday, 2nd - Monday, 5th, 10 AM - 4 PM. #RSPBMinsmere #SuffolkCoast #WildlifeArtist

The lovely Ian and Jenne are all set up in the Discovery Center, there is something for everyone to fall in love with at this exhibition. From acrylic paintings, pebble paintings, graphite drawings and sculptures. Pop in everyday this bank holiday weekend 10AM - 4PM.

From courtship to chicks, with a few rarities thrown in for good measure, there's been lots to see this week. You can read all the details in our blog, but here's a few goslings as a taster. 📷Barnacle Goose and Canada Goose with goslings by David Naylor. community.rspb.org.uk/placestovisit/…

This weeks #MinsmereMoment is this roly-poly Konik taking a dust bath. 📷 George Hannan ⭐ Dutchie the Stallion

Have you experienced a Dawn Chorus at Minsmere? Why not join us for a guided walk on May 17th. Listen to booming Bitterns and the symphony of woodland and wetland birds as dawn breaks. 🔊 For more info please see: tinyurl.com/mrxdhw8c 🎥 David Staff

There are still spaces left on Tuesday's Sounds of Spring walk at Minsmere! Discover nightingales, Cetti's warblers, and more as they compete for territory. Enjoy a bap with a hot drink in the café afterward! 📷 Whitethroat - David Naylor

We have sent the memo out to the Bitterns on the reserve to assemble, ready for Jack Baddams' Bittern Quest on Sunday, 11th May. Do you think he will be lucky enough to see them? 📷 Bitterns - David Naylor #RSPBMinsmere #BitternQuest #BirdWatching Jack Baddams

How well do you know Bitterns? We thought it was time to share this #LoveMinsmere video all about our wonderful Bitterns. 📹Filmed and Narrated - Steve Everett #BitternQuest #RSPBMinsmere #Suffolkcoast

Due to staff shortages, the café will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7th. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. #RSPBMinsmere

Bittern monitoring is in full swing at Minsmere, with Wardens and Volunteers surveying for "booming" males and observing flights over the reeds. We're thrilled to see this species thriving, with numbers increasing annually. 📷 Bittern Surveys - George Hannan #WardenWednesday

Are you keen to improve your photography? Learn more about how to get the best out of your camera? Join Kevin Sawford on his Minsmere photography workshop this summer. For more information and to book: tinyurl.com/2f9sz5k9

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. In honour of VE day we will be holding a 2 minutes silence across the visitor areas of the reserve today at 12 noon. tinyurl.com/4bjvw72c 📷 Anti-tank blocks, Minsmere - Ian Barthorpe

This Saturday, May 10th, our free drop-in family craft session is Minibeast themed! We can't wait to see what everyone makes! No booking is necessary; just pop along to reception between 10:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:00. #RSPBMinsmere #FamilyEvent #FamilyActivities #SuffolkCoast