Thanks to Kelly Burgess for sharing this super photo of a male and female Adder basking together. I first saw this female 'AA2' as a youngster in spring 2016 - the markings on the head are unique which allows us to identify and monitor our Adder population.

Over the bank holiday weekend we'll be celebrating brilliant birdsong and the other wonderful spring wildlife at Pulborough Brooks.
Our friendly volunteers will be out and about around the reserve throughout the day. Find out more:
events.rspb.org.uk/events/74282

A very full sightings board yesterday featuring singing Nightingales, Cuckoo, Lesser Whitethroat and more. A great selection out on the wetlands included Spotted Redshank, Whimbrel, Greenshank and Lapwing with chicks. Great photo of a pair of Garganey from Chris Moore.

Lovely photos from Mike Jerome - what a stunning bird!

Join our friendly volunteers for our next monthly meander on Thursday 2 May when we'll be looking forward to hearing brilliant birdsong.
The walk starts at 10.15am - you can book online or pay on the day at out welcome hut. Find out more: events.rspb.org.uk/events/63467

Our shop and café will be closed for an hour next Wednesday morning, 1 May to allow for essential training for our team. The toilets, welcome hut and nature trails will be open as normal. The shop and café will be open by 11am. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Sedge warbler, swift and four garganey today at RSPB Pulborough Brooks

White-tailed Eagles visit the reserve fairly regularly now but there's no set pattern to their timing - it's a case of patience and luck! When you arrive, ask the team at our welcome hut if they've had any news from our trail volunteers.

Our latest blog features wildlife sightings and photos from volunteer Graham Osborne. Despite the chilly wind it was a great day - at one moment I had to decide whether to watch the Adder, a Nightingale or a White-tailed Eagle - quite a dilemma!
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Thanks for sharing - sounds like you had a lovely visit 😀

Nightingales, Garganey, Cuckoo, Avocet, Swift, Swallow, Sand Martin, lots of warblers, spring birds with winter temperatures RSPB Pulborough Brooks today RSPB BTO RareBirdAlertUK BBC Springwatch #nightingale #TwitterNatureCommunity

As well as hot drinks, crisps and sweet treats, you'll now find a range of sandwiches and savoury pastries available from the the fridge in our shop on a Monday & Tuesday.

Nightingale singing away in the early morning light this morning RSPB Pulborough Brooks

Nightingale singing today at RSPB Pulborough Brooks

A beautiful sunny Thursday, brilliant birdsong and a search for an American avian visitor - take a look at our latest sightings blog from volunteer Graham Jacobs.

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📷Blackcap by Gareth Hughes